Searle on closing in on World Matchplay dream: "It's a tournament I've always really wanted to qualify for"

Ryan Searle closed in on his World Matchplay debut with a final run at the latest PDC Super Series losing out to Jose de Sousa.

This run in itself though dragged himself from towards the bottom of the ProTour Order of Merit qualifiers and for 'Heavy Metal', he wants to continue the momentum also ahead of the Winter Gardens.

"I knew the game against Stephen Bunting in the semi-finals was a massive game so I was happy to get over the line in that game. Try not to look at the rankings but it's hard because it's a tournament I've always really wanted to qualify for. I've put myself in a decent position now so hopefully I can get over the line," said Searle to The Darts Show podcast.

"If I was to turn up at the next Super Series and just squeak over the line and not play very well, it doesn't really send out much of a message to whoever I draw so I'd like to make another final or win one. These events are really tough to do well in so foot on the gas and no looking look back."