GEORGE Boyd has spoken for the first time about being in Paris at the time of last week’s terrorist attacks.

The winger had used the international break for a family holiday, spending a few days at Euro Disney with his wife and three young children.

But on the day they were to fly home, last Saturday, they woke to news of the atrocities that had occurred in the centre of the French capital, around 30 miles away, killing at least 130 people.

“We went to sleep early because we had an early flight, so we woke up to so many messages,” said Boyd, who was contacted by former Hull team-mate Liam Rosenior, now full back with tomorrow’s opponents Brighton.

“We didn’t know people cared so much.

“It was a terrible thing.

“There was a really weird vibe, even going to the airport from Euro Disney, and it’s the first time it’s ever been shut.

“It was chaos at the airport and it was scary with our three children there, they weren’t sure why there were so many guns around.

“Going through passport control wasn’t the best but we were just glad to get home in the end.”

Boyd revealed that team-mate Chris Long had been even closer to the attacks, having made the trip to the Stade de France for the international friendly between France and Germany.

“Longy went to the game. He had it a lot worse than I did,” he said.

“He was in the hotel that got evacuated on the Saturday, so that was very scary for him.”

Boyd is glad the focus has now returned to football, with Championship action resuming for Burnley at home to Brighton at Turf Moor tomorrow, live on Sky Sports.

The Seagulls are the only Football League team to stay unbeaten this season, but the 30-year-old feels that run is ready to be broken at the 17th attempt.

“We’re really confident at the minute and we’re excited for the game,” said Boyd.

“As the season’s gone on we’ve grown and our form at the minute is probably one of the best in the league.

“I think Brighton have been one of the surprise packages but they’ve got a good team and good manager. They had a few good signings in the summer and they look strong.

“But we’re looking really strong at home. The crowd, the atmosphere has been brilliant.

“Wolves made the grass longer the other week to stop our threat in behind so it shows that other teams are looking at us. But at home we’re looking really good at the moment.”

He added: “It’s up to us to take their unbeaten record on Sunday.

“It’s a big month for us playing teams in and around us so if we come through that it’s going to be a great season.

“The team spirit’s brilliant here and that can get you the extra few points in the season.

“There’s a feelgood factor around the place at the minute.”

Of his own form, Boyd said: “I think there’s more to come. I’d like a few more goals but I’ll concentrate on working hard for the team and as long as we’re winning I don’t really care.”