Hull City's Jozy Altidore reveals Haiti agony

Hull City striker Jozy Altidore has spoken of his family's agonising wait for news of friends and relatives caught up in the Haiti tragedy.

Altidore was given compassionate leave after the earthquake and had to wait for around a week before hearing all his family were safe.

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Now he is back in training after missing Hull's last two matches, he intends to be at the centre of attempts to raise money for those affected.

"It was troublesome for my family but finally we know my family is healthy and safe, and that is the most important thing," Altidore told the Press Association.

"Now I have a responsibility being one of the few Haitians doing what I'm doing on the world stage. I represent them back at home and in the United States.

"I have donated already and will keep doing, and I urge others to because I think it is important.

"I think they need it now more than ever, the country has been through so much.

"At this point in time anything helps. The little coins you have stored away in the house - it is going to help with food, water, places to sleep.

"It is our responsibility as people who have things to eat every day and don't have to worry about where we are sleeping every night to donate to people who are less fortunate.

"I think everyone understands the situation and there is not an excuse not to help."