"I know I'm doing well but I just keep that to myself" - Josh Rock reflects on remarkable rise during first year on PDC Tour

21 year old Josh Rock has certainly made his mark after having an incredible year so far in the PDC. The Northern Irishman has had an impressive PDC Tour to say the least, he has qualified for the World Championships later this year and will also be playing in the European Championships tonight.

Rock spoke to 'The Darts Show' about his first year in the PDC, he mentioned his current form, ambitions and influences within the sport.

“I didn’t properly start taking it up till I was 16 after I left school and I was like this is what I want to do. I put my head to it and stood by it.”

“My hero is Gary Anderson, still the only person I haven’t spoke to on the tour yet because he never practices. His attitude towards the game reminds me of me, he goes up and does it and doesn’t care who he’s playing.”

It is known by many that Josh Rock has had an outstanding first year on the PDC Tour, however the youngster hasn't let that get ahead of him as he gives a humble response to his form so far this year.

“The first four Pro Tour’s I was very unlucky I played fellow teammate John O’Shea -the same management company as me… It’s massive to see the standard you have to be from the get go, you can’t let your head drop because you’ll get punished for it.”

“I’ve been playing very well I know I have but people tell me and I just kind of say I’m doing okay, I’m doing okay. But I know that and I just keep that to myself.”

The 21 year old isn't short of ambition either as he mentions this years goals and ones for the future.

“Obviously I want to be a World champion but we can’t all have that, but I will be trying my best to be one. But my first goal for this year was to qualify for the World Championship and I’m already guaranteed to do that.”

The youngster isn't short of plaudits either as well respected Barry Hearn said this about him.

“As long as he works hard enough, that kid will be a Top 8 player one day”

Josh Rock faces Nathan Aspinall in his opening match in the European Championships tonight.