Durrant aiming high ahead of Premier League debut: "If I keep my hard work and determination, I would love to lift the title"

Glen Durrant will make his Premier League debut on Thursday night after a whirlwind first year in the PDC which has seen him reach multiple major semi-finals and go from a 'Contender' 12 months ago to being part of the line-up.

It is something that Durrant can't even believe himself going into his debut campaign and ahead of it, he admitted that his preparation is going well after some initial issues.

He believes also that if he can keep his usual battling style, he could be in contention for the title come the end of the season.

"The year two syndrome... I am a bit scared of that," said Durrant, speaking to Sky Sports at the Premier League launch.

"About a fortnight ago, I got back into heavy practice and I was nowhere near where I wanted to be," he continued.

"The doubt comes in then. I'm a Premier League player, 'was it a fluke?'

"But my darts are going right again right now. I usually peak for the right time. I think what I learned in 2019 is that I'm good on the stage. People call me a grinder. If it's a tight game, I think I can win those games now.

"I wish I was free-flowing. I wish I was like Michael Smith, I know I take time to throw my darts and everything. But that's what I am. I'm a very tough, dogged person.

"Year two is going to be really tough, but if I keep my hard work and determination, I would love to lift the title."

In terms of his tactics for his opening season, Durrant sees it as a time to learn while knowing that it isn't going to be easy by any means.

Above all else though, he is going to enjoy every second knowing he is achieving many players' darting dream.

"I'm going to learn as I go," added Durrant.

"I've never done particularly well abroad, in Europe or whatever. That's something I've been trying to work on mentally there. So it's going to be tough.

"I'm in the Premier League. Anyone would snap their hands off [to be there]. I'm playing with the elite now. I'm playing in front of 10,000 people. A new audience. Everything is so positive."

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