"I’m putting so much hard work into myself and my game.- Daryl Gurney speaking on his goals

Daryl Gurney is eyeing a return to the Top 16 Order of Merit after all his hard work putting himself in the best possible place to improve. The 'Superchin' has had many honest chats recently with himself and others to help improve himself and his game.

The World Number 25, Gurney averaged a staggering 107.20 and nailed all six doubles in a ruthless 6-2 second round win against Gian van Veen on Saturday. He is set to play Stephen Bunting in the Euro Tour today. 

The Derry thrower received a huge boost of confidence last month after reaching his first ProTour quarter-final of the year at the Austrian Open. The two time major winner ended his frustrating spell of 17 events where he didn't reach a single deep finish.

The 39 year old admitted he is working hard to climb back up the rankings. “Honestly, I’m putting so much hard work into myself and my game. I’ll never be in the top 10 again in the world. But for me my best achievements are probably to be on the infringements of the top 16 because the standard is so good and consistent". 

“I ain’t that consistent. I’m just proud of myself today. I was really struggling with the heat backstage. It was so warm I actually changed my shirt just before we walked on in Leverkusen.” 

Gurney also turned his attention to the World Cup of Darts where he’ll return to the Northern Ireland team alongside Josh Rock. 

The 2016 semi-finalist and eight-time Northern Ireland representative missed out last year as ‘Rocky’ and Brendan Dolan got the nod, but now he’s back in the frame and fired up for another shot at national glory.“I’m more looking forward to playing with Josh Rock in the World Cup than anything else. Ever since I seen that draw I’ve just been practicing so well with these new darts. I’m ready to give it my all with Josh in a few weeks time.”

The Northern Irish pair have a chance to create history when they play at the World Cup, can they win it for the first time?

With Gurney finally seeing all his work go to plan can we see him again in the top 16 and see him go far in the major tournaments again. He is set to face Stephen Bunting today in the Euro Tour 8. Keep tuned in to see how he goes, can he go far in the Euro Tour today?