Striker Paul Hayes does not think the quality of the Championship has improved since Scunthorpe last played in the division.

The Iron were relegated at the end of the 2007/08 season, but bounced straight back after victory in the League One play-off final in May.

"When you look at the size of some of the clubs the Championship is a lot bigger than two years ago, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is better," Hayes told the Scunthorpe Telegraph.

"I've spoken to a few people who said it wasn't as good a division last year as it had been when we were in the Championship.

"It was apparently more direct, rather than teams playing football."