ENGLAND ARE THROUGH 🏴 It was scrappy at times but Rob Cross shows his class in the end as he defeats Mindaugas Barauskas 4-2 to secure England a quarter-final clash with Austria!
Cross reflects on England's display after reaching World Cup of Darts Quarter-Finals: "It was more comfortable than it maybe looked"
PDCSunday, 08 November 2020 at 10:00
England are through to the Quarter-Finals at the World Cup of Darts after defeating Lithuania in a clean sweep.
Michael Smith eased past Darius Labanauskas in a whitewash win while Rob Cross had more of a scrappy affair against Mindaugas Barauskas coming out a 4-2 victor in the end to book their place in the final day.
Cross himself wasn't pleased with his display but overall, he admitted that the strategy they have as a team is working well so far.
"It was more comfortable than it maybe looked but we're just happy to be through," said Cross, who landed a ten-darter to take the lead in his contest.
"Michael went up there and did a job, but I need to start better tomorrow. I was going through the motions in the first three legs so I had to turn up because if it goes to the Pairs it's a dangerous game.
"It's our second year playing together and I'm more relaxed. I feel great and I've got the ultimate belief in Michael - we've got a strategy and I think it's working."
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UndartedWaters18-11-2024 - Am not outraged and as said above i dont like anyone from any country doing it to anyone from any country. Whoever is going for a double should have best of order.Mysstree17-11-2024
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