No extra expectations on Umyla Hanley, insists Adrian Lam

The teenage full-back, who has come through the Warriors' junior system, is one of six academy products named in a 21-man squad as Lam rests his big guns for Saturday's Coral Challenge Cup semi-final against Leeds.

There will inevitably be great expectations on the youngster's shoulders as he prepares to following in the footsteps of his iconic father, who made over 200 appearances for Wigan from 1985-91 at the height of their glory years.

"Expectation is what you put on yourself as a player," said Lam. "Umyla is forging his own path at the moment.

"He is a great young man, respectful and he works hard. If he gets an opportunity tomorrow, I know he will do a job for us."

Lam is also looking forward to seeing Kai Pearce-Paul, a Bromley-born 19-year-old who was signed on a four-year contract from London Broncos last year.

"He's 6ft 6in, 105 kilos and has a massive future ahead of him," Lam said. "He's a project for us who is heading nicely in the direction we want him to."

St Helens coach Kristian Woolf is determined not to be distracted as he prepares for his first derby.

"There's no bigger rivalry in the game," he said. "We certainly know it will be a tough battle, whoever Wigan put out. It's a game we're really excited for and a really important two points."

Woolf can afford to play his full-strength team, having been knocked out of the Cup.