Wolves v Tigers: Teams
Warrington will be boosted by the return of captain Adrian Morley for their home clash with Castleford on Sunday.
Last Updated: 09/07/10 6:09pm
Super League high-flyers Warrington will be boosted by the return of captain Adrian Morley for their home clash with Castleford on Sunday.
The forward missed last weekend's comfortable win over Crusaders after being rested by Wolves boss Tony Smith but is set to return to the starting line-up against the Tigers.
Hooker Mickey Higham will be unavailable for selection after breaking his thumb against Crusaders, meaning Mike Cooper has been drafted into the squad.
Although the Wolves suffered a setback with defeat to Leeds Rhinos two weeks ago, they are still second in the table, four points behind leaders Wigan.
Castleford come into the contest at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on the back of four consecutive wins that have propelled them firmly into play-off contention.
Obstacle
But the visitors, who impressively defeated Huddersfield 44-18 last time out, will face a much bigger obstacle to that streak on Sunday.
Prop Liam Higgins and second-row Stuart Jones return to the Tigers' 19-man party after missing the clash against the Giants due to a knee injury and illness respectively.
However, centre James Evans remains on the sidelines and loan signing Kyle Wood does not earn a place in the squad.
Tigers head coach Terry Matterson is relishing the contest but was careful to keep expectations in check.
"I seem to be saying the same each week but in this run of victories we have had to face a stiffer challenge each week, and Sunday is no exception," he told Castleford's official website.
"Warrington are deservedly second in the table so we can expect a difficult encounter, but it's a challenge we are relishing and it will be a good measure of our progress.
"I was particularly pleased with last weeks win and people are starting to take more notice of us.
"For me though it was a case of our winning that place in the top-eight and now it's up to us to preserve that status, which has been our goal throughout."
Warrington squad: L Anderson, V Anderson, Atkins, Briers, Carvell, Clarke, Cooper, Grix, Harrison, Hicks, King, Mathers, Monaghan, Morley, Myler, Riley, Solomona, Westwood, Wood
Castleford squad: Dixon, Shenton, Wainwright, Chase, Sargent, Hudson, Huby, Ferres, Snitch, Westerman, Jones, Higgins, Jackson, Clayton, Thompson, McGoldrick, Widders, Milner, Walker