Aspinall on life-changing year since World Championship run: "I proved that with hard work, self-belief and dedication you can achieve a lot of things"

Aspinall said that he hopes he can be more relaxed from the beginning and go even further than he did last time.

'The Asp' added that despite his last few months not going as he'd have hoped, he believes he has had a really good year and proved that you can achieve anything in darts.

"I've got some happy memories from last year and hopefully this year I can be more relaxed from the start, perform well straight from the off and hopefully go one further," said Aspinall.

"I've had a really good year. The last couple of months hasn't gone how I'd have like it to have gone but I've still been playing well.

"I proved that with hard work, self-belief and dedication you can achieve a lot of things in the world of darts.

"I've always believed in my own ability but did I think I'd reach the heights that I have this year so quick into my career? Probably not, but I have done so you've got to build on that.