Iestyn Harris will be aiming to collect silverware just four matches into his reign as head coach when Wales meet Scotland in the rugbyleague.com European Cup final at Bridgend's Brewery Field on Sunday.

Wales lost 48-12 to England in Harris' first match in charge before opening their European Cup campaign with an 88-8 rout of Serbia and overwhelming World Cup heroes Ireland 42-12 a week ago. The Scots booked their place in the final thanks to pool victories over Italy and Lebanon but will concede home advantage to their Celtic rivals.

"We did well against Ireland and that was a tremendous boost to everyone's confidence," said Harris. "Scotland also had a very good win last weekend and they're going to be confident, but we're at home and playing at the Brewery Field will certainly help us. Our rugby league is very expansive and we'll look to play a similar game this weekend."

Scotland have happy memories of the Brewery Field, where they won 21-14 in a World Cup qualifier three years ago, although only two Wales players - Jordan James and Ian Watson - survive from that defeat.

There were just five Welsh-born players in the squad of 2006 but that figure is now double, with another four also living in the area, thanks to the impact of Super League new boys Crusaders.

"It's been magnificent to see so many Welsh-born youngsters who are professional rugby league players and really want to play for Wales," added Harris.

"They're all very enthusiastic and are feeling pretty confident, as they should do from their performance last week.

"Scotland will be a different challenge. They're very physical and they've got a lot of older guys in their camp who have experienced heads on their shoulders.

"However, we've got a young group who are excited about the prospects of playing in a major final and want to take that opportunity with both hands."