Hull FC v Warrington Wolves: Andy Last hoping to channel spirit of famous Wembley win
Andy Last is hoping Hull FC can channel the spirit of their famous Wembley win over Warrington Wolves to end their home campaign on a positive note.
Members of Hull's 2016 Challenge Cup-winning squad will take to the field ahead of Saturday's Super League clash with Warrington, marking the 10th anniversary of the club's first victory at the national stadium.
"We've touched on that," said Last. "We've spoken about some former players coming back and being part of the celebration of our last home game of this season.
"It's obviously 10 years since we won at Wembley against Warrington. We've got some added milestones: Tom Briscoe's last home game and Herman Ese'ese's 200th career appearance.
"There's some emotion and sentiment attached to this match. Hopefully it'll be a great game."
A four-time Challenge Cup winner and a two-time Super League champion, Briscoe called time on his stellar career this week.
The veteran winger is preparing to bid farewell to the MKM Stadium before bringing down the curtain at former club Leeds Rhinos in the final round.
"He's been an exceptional player for Hull FC," said Last. "He'll certainly go down in the conversation when you talk about your all-time greatest Hull FC Super League wingers and team.
"As a 17-year-old, we took him to Warrington to make his first-team debut. It's quite nice for him to go out with his last home game against Warrington. It's a bit of a full-circle moment.
"Tom will be looking to play a strong game, with it being his last one in front of the Hull FC fans. He's been a great servant to this club."
The Black and Whites eased any wooden spoon fears with a dramatic win over Catalans Dragons in Perpignan last time out.
Warrington, meanwhile, arrive in Hull chasing a top-two place thanks to a timely five-match winning run.
Last is under no illusions about the size of the task facing his side in their final home game.
"We're playing against a team who are very confident," said the interim boss, who will hand the reins to current Warrington assistant Steve McNamara at the end of the campaign.
"They've had some exceptional results. They were excellent against Hull KR and strong again against Huddersfield.
"They've got some dangerous players. In George Williams, I reckon they've got the best player in Super League when he's on.
"We're going to have to be good to beat them. I'm expecting a strong performance from us. We're confident and excited."