Van Gerwen gives thoughts on rising star Barry: 'He's a phenomenally talented player'

Barry will join Van Gerwen in the line-up now for the PDC World Championship at the end of the year and he sees him as a phenomenally talented player.

Mighty Mike spoke about practising with the rising star and said that he had a lot more in the tank from watching him before and that he wishes him all the best in the run-up to the World Championship.

"He's a phenomenally talented player," MVG told RTE Sport.

"Of course, he was a bit lucky that he won this game because he underperformed. I was practicing with him and he's got a lot more talent in there.

"I think he had some nerves, but that's all part of the game.

"He's a good guy to practice with and I enjoyed it.

"I want to wish him all the best, and with his qualification for the World Championship, I think his career is going to start now.

"He needs to do really well and make the right decisions in life."

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