Cross had a three-point lead over Daryl Gurney prior to the resumption of the Premier League Darts. However, the Englishman lost his three remaining games, while Gurney won two games.

Voltage needed a victory over Glen Durrant on Judgement Night, but despite an average of 104, the former world champion lost 7-4 against his fellow countryman.

"I played alright - I delivered to a certain degree. I had two legs there where I missed two at tops, three at double 18 and that was my own undoing.

"I could have been 6-5 up throwing for the match in the last leg so it's one of them. My doubles deserted me last week I have to admit. It is probably down to my preparation as well'', he told Sky Sports.

The preparation for Cross was also far from optimal. He lost his grandfather due to the corona virus and his wife had a difficult pregnancy. In addition he struggled while practicing during the lockdown.

"I need to work double hard. I need to go back to what I was doing, get a nice little routine. When I have tried to practice at home it is very stale obviously.

"I have played on the same board pretty much for five months and you struggle. You find it a bit boring but I need to get my head down now and I need to work harder than ever really."