IT was routine in the end.

Warrington Wolves got back to winning ways in Super League with a home win over St Helens.

And with two games left of the regular season, their dreams are alive of a coveted place in the top two.

We take a look at five key things to come out of the clash

Beating the Saints should never get old

In truth, this was a game Warrington never looked like losing.

They only conceded two points. And despite only scoring two tries themselves, this was a comfortable victory.

But fans should enjoy it.

Saints have been the standard bearers in Super League for so long and have inflicted so much pain on Wire down the years.

This was three wins in a row against the local rivals, the first time since 1954.

It should never get old but they may need to do it again depending on how the league finishes.

Top two remains in reach  - just

It is a long shot of that there is no doubt.

But the win keeps those top two places within reach.

Wigan's win over Hull KR on Friday night probably leaves them too far away for Warrington. They would have to lose to Leeds and Salford and Warrington to win twice to get above them.

KR have tougher fixtures, Leigh away and Leeds. But their points difference is far superior to Warrington who probably need them to lose both.

Third may be more likely and looking at the fixtures to come, it could well be Saints again in the first round of the play offs. What are the chances of four in a row....

Vaughan who?

Much of the talk in the run up to this contest was the absence of Paul Vaughan.

Harshly suspended for that sending off at Leigh, with both the Aussie powerhouse and injured James Harrison out, Warrington could have looked a little light.

But Zane Musgrove was given the starting spot and he was excellent, despite giving the early penalty away which handed Saints the lead.

He was full of energy and ran strongly. With strong performances from Joe Philbin and Luke Yates, Wire matched up well to the power of the likes of Matty Lees and Morgan Knowles.

The best of Bateman

John Bateman's arrival was seen as a major boost for the run in.

And he was excellent on Saturday. Strong running and some huge defence, he plays the full 80 and is such an asset.

Lachlan Fitzgibbon looked a threat on the other edge, although he was replaced by Matty Nicholson at half time.

Ben Currie, in his 300th game, had his best game for some time at 13 and how those four fit in the side remains a tough decision for Sam Burgess.

Just a word too for Currie. 300 games is an incredible achievement and there promises to be many, many more for the versatile forward.

(Image: Ben Currie)

Ashton can set stadiums alight

Yes it came from an error, but Matt Ashton's first half try was quite something.

After Alex Walmsley's knock on, the ball bobbled around and Ashton pounced on half way.

He then skipped past defenders but racing in at the corner.

Raw pace is thrilling for fans, it got Warrington going and got everyone on their feet.

There is nobody in the Warrington side (Dufty aside) who possess similar powers, and few in the wider game.