SAINTS coach Keiron Cunningham says he is up for the challenge as he prepares to take charge of the Super League champions for the first time.

Cunningham outlined his ambitions at his first press conference on Monday.

He said: "I'm here to do my job and win trophies, it's that simple.

"I enjoy pressure and the job and I want to win."

Saints play the first of two pre-season friendlies on Sunday when they tackle Widnes.

Cunningham revealed that Australian scrum-half Luke Walsh is on course to make his comeback in the first Super League game against Catalan Dragons on 6 February after being sidelined since last July with a broken leg.

"Luke Walsh should be ready for the first game of the season and he's looking good," Cunningham said.