By MIKE PARSONS

AS St. Helens returned from Lanzarote Warrington Wolves flew out.

Wolves coach Darryl Van de Velde revealed the squad members have paid for the camp themselves because of the club's financial difficulties.

He said: "There was no noise about it from the players. They were quite prepared to cough up the cost.

"Club La Santa is quite isolated - the main resorts are on the other side of the island - so it is a good opportunity to concentrate focus."

The new boys have all been welcomed warmly into the squad and all the players and coaches are looking forward to the start of the season.

Van de Velde said: "The likes of Martin Masella, Steve Georgallis and Kevin Walters have already made their marks, just in relation to their training.

"They are very positive and are continually talking to other players when things are a bit tough.

"We had a very hard session on Tuesday and the senior players really pulled some of the others through. It was excellent."

The season will start for Warrington on February 10/11 in the fourth round of the Silk Cut Challenge Cup.

The draw will take place on Monday at 5.15pm and will be broadcast live by BBC Radio 5 LIVE.

Van de Velde said: "A home game would be a priority for us and if we draw a Northern Ford Premiership club I would be even happier.

"It's all down to the nature of a draw but knowing who we are going to be playing first will help to give us a focus."