PETER Gentle says he is relying on his senior players to keep his squad grounded after a big turnaround in form.
After winning just two of their opening nine games of the campaign, Hull have responded with seven victories in their last eight outings.
Only a solitary defeat to league leaders Wigan has blotted the Black and Whites' copybook.
It has seen confidence reach new levels, but eager to ensure that confidence doesn't translate into complacency Gentle is relying on the likes of captain Gareth Ellis and Hull's longest serving player Richard Horne to lead the way.
Those two gathered the side together before heading down the tunnel to celebrate on Friday at Warrington, and Gentle is confident they will keep his side's feet on the ground.
"Gareth Ellis and Richard Horne got the players together on Friday night after the game to talk to them and make sure nobody is getting carried away," explained Gentle.
"We've got a young side, and we have to keep them grounded. The senior players are very good for doing that."
Hull welcomed back Liam Watts, Joe Westerman and Gareth Ellis to full training yesterday, with the trio set to be monitored during the week before a decision is made on whether the three forwards will be selected for Saturday's derby.
