- Northern Irishman defeats qualifier Fan Zhengyi 10-6
- Allen mentions Kyren Wilson and Luca Brecel after win
Mark Allen is determined to seek inspiration from recent Crucible champions as he looks to end a difficult season on a high by claiming the world snooker title for the first time.
The 39-year-old has slipped from first to eighth in the world after failing to go beyond a ranking semi-final this season, but says he is brimming with confidence after completing a 10-6 win against the Chinese qualifier Fan Zhengyi.
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