TOBY King’s experience of winning the Super League Grand Final while on loan with Wigan Warriors could come in handy for Warrington Wolves in the coming weeks.

Third on the table, two points behind Hull KR and Wigan, with a fairly healthy squad and four regular rounds to play means Sam Burgess’ side is as well placed as any for the final push.

The 28-year-old England centre is not going to claim he suddenly knows the secret to Old Trafford glory but he can give pointers to all around him on what worked for him and his team last year.

“The secret? Well, that’s the million dollar question,” said King.

“There’s six or seven teams now all saying stuff that’s needed to win a Grand Final, so it’d just be white noise from me now to say we’re going to win one.

“There’s a lot of stuff that needs to be done inhouse. We understand, not the pressure, but the thing we need to deliver for the town.

“It’s coming to that time of the year when we definitely want to put our best foot forward.”

The League Leaders’ Shield is up for grabs first, with The Wire needing to carry on winning each week to stay in the hunt – especially knowing that the two sides above them still have to play each other and the pressure is on them not to slip up.

Last year there was also a three-way battle for the top spot, with King’s Wigan pipping Catalans Dragons and St Helens to the Shield by the narrowest of margins.

“It all comes down to form,” said King.

“All three teams are really tight on points difference and it wouldn’t surprise me if it goes to points difference again, like it did last year.

“And you look back through the year at little wins that other teams have had and we’ve had and this is why it’s so important through the year to put yourself in this stage.

“And that’s why it’s so important now towards the back end, you can’t slip up.

“It’s why every bit of defence in a game and effort areas in your scramble defence, which I think we’ve been really good at with chasing back, means everything.

“Every point matters in games now.”

King is feeling strong again, three games back from a four-match absence through a hamstring injury.

While he was sidelined, he was impressed with the way youngster Arron Lindop stepped up to the plate.

“He’s definitely got a massive future with this team,” said Lindop.

“I was really impressed with Arron, especially in the Wigan game. He’s coming on good.

“I love how he’s got the fancy stuff about him in that he can beat people one-on-one, but he’ll do loads of tough stuff for the team like coming out of yardage.

“He’s only 18/19, but he’ll turn up, he’ll carry the ball and run at anyone.

“That’s what you love in a young player, someone who is going to come into the team and do that.

“I think that’s what this team has been really good at - our youngsters just seem to come in and take it to the next level which is pushing the first teamers up.

“I wouldn’t say we didn’t have it in the past, but it definitely hasn’t been as good as what it is now.

“And fair play to Sam, he’s not scared of putting anyone in.

“Adam Holroyd has missed out the last two weeks and I think he’s been class for us. It’s good to see Warrington’s academy shining.

“It’s hard when you have your first game back after injury to get back up to speed, but these youngsters just come in and glide – they’re ready to go. I think it’s credit to our youth people.

“It’s what Super League top teams have and need – good academies, because all teams get injuries throughout the year so it’s important to have people ready to come into the team and do a great job.”

He is certainly enjoying his rugby with Warrington again.

“Definitely. I think that’s what Sam’s brought into Warrington better than anything – smiles on faces coming to training,” said King.

“Everyone’s just getting along and it’s good to see.

“You can tell he cares about his players and when we’ve not been good enough he says it from a good heart and means good intentions, trying to make us better and make Warrington better.

“He just cares about us all and it rubs off through the team.”