Hull ran in 11 tries as they comprehensively outplayed relegation-threatened Salford.

Having crashed 52-10 against rivals Leeds in their last outing, Hull responded in the best possible way, while Salford are clinging to their super League status.

However, Salford coach Karl Harrison was still defiant that his side could escape the drop into the Northern Ford Premiership.

He said: "I still believe we can stay up and I am looking forward to coming back to Hull and bringing a side to play in their new super stadium - but not in the cup."

Hull had been asked to respond after last week's defeat by coach Shaun McRae and he had to wait only three minutes for that response.

Man of the match Tony Smith, who was in inspirational form, linked with his young half-back partner Richard Horne to pave the way for Sean Ryan to score.

Once Hull had breached the Salford defence the flood gates opened with Adam Maher scoring twice as Hull cruised into a 34-6 interval lead.

When Steve Prescott scored his second just after the break Salford were staring a hefty defeat in the face.

Expectations met

In a two-minute spell, however, they scored twice through Steve Blakeley and Alan Hunte but that only sparked Hull off again and they finished up with four more tries in the last quarter.

The biggest cheer came when Tony Smith, who had had a hand in six other touchdowns, crossed the Salford line himself for a deserved touchdown.

McRae said: "I was pleased with the response. It was what we needed after Leeds, but I expected us to play well.

"The big test however, comes next Saturday when we entertain Wigan - they are a much better side and we won't get the freedom we had here."

Hull: Prescott, Raynor, Kohe'Love`, Mackay, Parker, R. Horne, T. Smith, Greenhill, Jackson, King, Maher, Ryan, J. Smith. Replacements: Cooke, Chester, Fletcher, Yeaman.

Salford: Gibson, Littler, Reardon, Hunte, Arnold, Holroyd, Blakeley, Baynes, Alker, Coley, P. Highton, Treacey, Wainwright. Replacements: Broadbent, Shaw, D. Highton, Watson.

Referee: Robert Connolly (Wigan)