Durrant reflects after victory over Smith to open Premier League campaign: "It's a great start"

Durrant spoke afterwards about his mindset going into the game as well as his continued disbelief as to where he is now compared to a few years ago. He also underlined his target for the season ahead which for him is to make it past Judgement Night.

"It's a great start, I beat an amazing player tonight on one of the biggest occasions of my career," said Durrant.

"Michael makes the game look effortless and I didn't mean to upset his rhythm with my slower play.

"I was very nervous today, even from early this morning but I had a lovely phone call from my wife before I played and that really helped me.

"Three years ago I was watching the Premier League on a tiny TV at a club in Stockton - people were saying to me 'you could be playing in this one day Glen' and now I'm here - it's an amazing story.

"My only target for this year's Premier League is not to finish last and make sure I make it past Judgement Night."

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