by James Broadhurst

Last updated at 13:18, Wednesday, 02 April 2014

Workington Comets are fired up and ready to rise to the challenge of being one of the favourites for the Premier League title, according to Chris Mills.

Chris Mills

The Essex-based rider was part of the Comets line-up that cruised to victory over Glasgow Tigers in the League Cup at Derwent Park on Saturday.

Mills, who rides at reserve, scored an impressive eight points as Workington thrashed Glasgow 60-31. The other top scorers were captain Rene Bach with 17 points and number one Josh Grajczonek with 13.

Mills, who celebrated his 31st birthday on Saturday, said: We are tipped as the favourites for the league and scores like Saturdays and winning the Ian Thomas Shield are important.

Its a long season but everyone is really fired up. The expectations are there. Now we have to rise to it and hopefully we can pull it off.

Everyone can add to there average this season. There is no reason why we cant get some more silverware. All the way through the team there is competition. I dont want to be at reserve all year I want to push on.

Mills will spend most Saturdays making the 650-mile round trip from his home to Derwent Park stadium for home matches, added to the many away fixtures at places such as Glasgow, Edinburgh and Berwick.

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