Van Gerwen on potential record fifth World Cup of Darts title: 'I love to hold records and this would be a special one'

Michael van Gerwen will aim for a record fifth triumph at the World Cup of Darts for Netherlands which starts on Thursday night while 'Mighty Mike' will claim a fourth individual title if he claims glory.

He spoke about the potential to claim the record and said it would be something even more special considering they would overtake England in the process. “I love to hold records and this would be a special one,” said van Gerwen. “It would be something special for the Netherlands to overtake England and I am really determined to do that. “Also for myself it would take me level on titles with three great World Cup players and if I do that then I have the chance next year to break that record too.” Van Gerwen also spoke about Raymond van Barneveld losing his place in the team and the debut of Jermaine Wattimena. MVG said that if he was 'Barney' he would be gutted but that Jermaine deserves his place. “If I was in Raymond’s shoes I would be gutted and I know he is – but with all respect I think Jermaine deserves his place. “It will be a new thing for him but he has got the ability and hopefully I can help him a bit and we will be a very strong team.”

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