RICHARD Horne says he and Sean Long are ready to handle the pressure and responsibility of spearheading Hull FC's assault on the play-offs.

Horne will make his first appearance in six weeks tomorrow when Hull host Leeds Rhinos in their top-four shoot-out.

The 28-year-old has recovered from a groin injury and will line-up alongside half-back partner Long for the first time since the Good Friday victory at Hull KR.

With the expectancy of fans and team-mates on their shoulders, Horne says the duo know Hull have every chance of winning if they click into top gear.

"There is probably more pressure on me and Longy to perform now we are back, but that is our job and we understand that," Horne told the Mail.

"We know the roles we have to play for the team to play well and we have to focus on doing that.

"If we do our jobs the team will function well, opportunities will happen and we can hopefully put points on the board."

Excited by the chance to compete in the play-offs again, Horne believes having Long next to him will make his return to the team much easier.

He added: "Longy has been there and done it. He's played the big games, he knows how to get teams around the park and how to link-up well with his halves. Hopefully, we can click straight away and create some opportunities."