Cullen confident of major success after winning European Darts Matchplay: 'There's no reason why I can't go on to win a major'

Now his attention has turned to winning a major and he admits that after proving he can mix it with the best, he sees no reason why he can't achieve further success.

"It was a really surreal feeling and one that I've never felt before, even when I won the two Pro Tour titles. The challenge now is to get back to that feeling on a more regular basis."

"Winning the European Tour last month confirms what you already know. I knew I was good enough to win one but if you're not winning any it's alright saying you know you're good enough.

"I've proved over a longer format that I can mix it with the best and there's no reason why I can't go on to win a major."

He also spoke ahead of the World Grand Prix and said that it's still a bit new to him. The Bradford ace added that he hopes he can get further in the tournament to judge proceedings further.

"I think I've got to the last 16 on a couple of occasions but until you get to the quarter-finals you don't really feel part of the tournament and I think a lot of the players would agree," he admitted.

"It's still a bit new to me - especially with the short format in the first round. It can be over as quickly as six legs. I think the later you get within the tournament, the more you'll be able to judge it."