"Everyone else is talking about Wembley, not me and the team'
WEMBLEY talk is not on the lips of Sam Burgess, his Warrington Wolves coaching staff and players.
Although the Challenge Cup Final clash with Hull Kingston Rovers at the iconic national stadium is looming large, The Wire head coach says all focus is on delivering a much-needed performance against Castleford Tigers in Super League on Friday night.
On the back of three successive defeats, Burgess' boys have slid four points adrift of the play-offs places and need the points.
'Everyone else is talking about Wembley, not me and the team,' he said.
'Willie Peters (Hull KR coach) will be in the same boat, everyone will be talking to him about Wembley.
'I understand it's what everyone's talking about, which is fair enough. We all accept it, you can't hide from it, but my job as a coach is to get the players ready to go this week and give a great performance.'
With his side now 12 points behind leaders Hull KR and 10 adrift of Wigan Warriors, what does he believe is still achievable in Super League this season?
'I've got my idea about that but we've got a bit in front of us for now,' said Burgess.
'Right now, it's important for us to focus on this week because we all know what's coming next week and you can't get distracted about that.
'Next week will take care of itself. After Wembley, we'll start having a look at a couple of things but for now it's about getting our performance right this week.'
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