Warrington Wolves can compete, says coach Tony Smith

Smith led Warrington to wins in the 2009 and 2010 Challenge Cup finals

Warrington coach Tony Smith says his squad are capable of winning the Super League title this season.

The Wolves are currently third with four wins from their five league games.

Smith told BBC Radio Merseyside."If we play to our potential we'll be up there. We've got a capable squad and a big squad.

"People keep talking about the injuries but we're coping well. I keep talking about the issues I have with selections as I'm still leaving people out."

The top four teams in the Super League table are Huddersfield, Castleford, Warrington and Harlequins, and Smith admits they are not the usual pace setters.

"It's great to see some different names there not from the big four," Smith continued. "Whether some of those new names can stay there that's still to be seen.

"We'll see how it pans out at the end of the season. Even if it's a surprise, it's a pleasant surprise for many."

Warrington finished third in the league last season and retained the Challenge Cup, and the former Leeds coach wants to capitalise on their early season promise.

"We'd like to hang on to our position around that part of the competition," Smith added. "We managed to do that last season and if we can preserve that or even get out in front that would be nice.

"But that takes a lot of hard work and injuries can come into it."