"He was actually playing darts with John Stones" - Stephen Bunting explains how darts is spreading to England football team

Just like the England World Cup team, Stephen Bunting is out in the USA challenging for glory. He is competing in the US Darts Masters with more World Series of Darts success up for grabs.

'The Bullet' has been a main stay on the World Series for some time now, collecting two titles from four finals last year. His fortunes in North American have not been as great.

After losing in the first round last year against Jason Brandon, he was determined to put things right at Madison Square Gardens. He made lightwork of Alex Spellman, defeating the America 6-2 while averaging just over 90 with 46% checkout rate a solid start to commence his tournament.

It does not get much harder than his quarter-final opponent. Luke Humphries will prove to be a tricky obstacle for Bunting to overcome as he searches for a third World Series title against the reigning champion.

While competing, Bunting has enjoyed his stay in New York with a large number of England fans also out having a blast.

The Three Lions have one more group match remaining against Panama. Any type of result will confirm their spot in the next round with a win very likely to cement their name top of the group. The match will be played in New York with English fans coming from far and wide to support their nation.

While speaking to former Spurs midfielder David Bentley on Instagram, he unveiled his time with a group of fans who even facetimed goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

"It was good, full of England fans which was great," he said. "They are flying home with the bongos bingos and we were out with them last night. So, we had a good time.

"They took over the bar and were facetiming Pickford. He was actually playing darts with John Stones. It's amazing who would have thought darts would have come this far. To be playing here in Madison Square Garden."

Bentley would then let loose that he was attending the darts in a fancy dress costume, synonymous with darts fans. He asked what he should dress up in. Bunting saw an opportunity to crack a joke. "A big banana. You are a banana!"