Mardle tips Ricky Evans for big things in 2019: ‘He can definitely go up a level’

Mardle said that he can definitely go up a level but that he needs to sustain his good form in order to do so.

‘It's about time he sustained his good form, rather than it coming and going,’ said Mardle in an interview with Sky Sports.

‘Believe it or not, he is slowing down with age! I have definitely noticed that he is throwing slower.’

‘His consistency and form has picked up. Maybe that's a coincidence, but I think it was the result of giving himself more time.’

Mardle continued: ‘He is very talented, and a good player. Every time I see him play, over the past six months, I have thought that he has an ability level that could cope with anyone.

‘I'm not saying he will be the world champion, but he can average 93 over a season, and, if he does, that will put him in the top 10 of the averages - he can definitely go up a level.’