Bradford Bulls skipper Robbie Paul has some unfinished business at Wembley and he aims to take another step towards putting the record straight at Odsal on Sunday.

Paul regards his 1996 and 1997 defeats at the Twin Towers as the most memorable moments of career, ranking alongside Kiwi Test victories over Great Britain and Australia.

However, he admits: "I suppose I am left with some pretty negative memories overall, but once you get a taste of the Wembley bug it stays with you for the rest of your career.

"People are saying it is even more special this year because of the re-development of the ground, but I have to say it does not really come into my thinking. I couldn't be any more determined to get back there and win than I am.

"I am not going to throw myself in at the deep end by talking too much about Wembley at this stage though. That is the ultimate aim, but Warrington are a tough hurdle on that road."

Bulls coach Matthew Elliott is set to welcome back prop Brian McDermott after illness for the Silk Cut Challenge Cup quarter-final, and that could leave Neil Harmon having to settle for a place on the bench at best.

"My main concern at this stage is still Steve McNamara," said Elliott, who remained coy about the chances of youngster Paul Deacon recovering from ankle trouble in time, although the signs do not appear encouraging.

His other major selection headache comes in the centre, where Aussie Michael Withers is pressing strongly for inclusion after being kept on the bench against Sheffield Eagles in the opening Super League game last weekend.

Withers' eye for a try - he is joint top scorer with Nathan McAvoy - could be crucial in what promises to be a closely-fought contest.

Meanwhile, Warrington full back Lee Penny is set to defy a fractured thumb by playing at Odsal on Sunday.

Penny currently has his thumb in a plaster cast, but is rated by coach Darryl Van de Velde as having an 80-20 chance of playing.

"I don't think it would affect him if he plays," said Van de Velde. "I'll make a decision nearer the time, but he has got to be 100 per cent or close to it because we have 30 games to play in Super League this year."

Penny is Warrington's only specialist full back, and any hope of utility back Chris Rudd taking over were dashed when the long-serving Cumbrian underwent operations on both Achilles at a London clinic yesterday.

Rudd, who was injured in Wolves' pre-season friendly against St Helens, faces at least a three-month lay-off and could be out for the season.

"We didn't know he was going to have a double Achilles operation," said Van de Velde. We sent him own to London to have the best treatment. It's a big loss to us. It will be a bonus if he plays again this year."

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