The pressure is on for interim St George-Illawarra Dragons coach Dean Young as he strives to impress his employers.

Mr Young told Mark Levy and Paul Gallen he’ll be keen to take on the position full-time if offered the contract.

“I think I’m ready Gal.

“I’ve done a fair apprenticeship as a player, and obviously with me coaching now.”

However, if he doesn’t get the gig, Mr Young said he’d put his differences with the new hire aside.

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