Wade close to his best after Premier League Darts surge: “I’m not a million miles away”

James Wade admits he’s his own harshest critic but that he is close to being towards his best after his Premier League Darts surge which saw him triumph in Manchester.

“I've done it at last - I'm super happy,” said Wade to Unicorn Darts.

“I feel like my form is close to ‘here I am’. It’s there but it’s not there.

“I’m a little bit negative at the moment. I don’t know why but I am. It happens with everyone with things they do at times.

“I’m being a little bit cruel to myself. But I’m still in it, I’m not a million miles away, it’s going OK so far.”

Ultimately for Wade, he is enjoying his time on the oche which has reflected in his superb form as of late.

“You're playing against, in my opinion, the eight best players in the world every week, and it's hard work. If you hit a 60 at the wrong time, you get bashed.

“I nearly gave it away on two occasions there but I was fortunate enough and I prevailed. I think I was the better player so it was all good.

“I'm trying as hard as anyone, probably harder than most people, and I believe I'm one of the best. I'm here for a reason.

“I'm enjoying myself, playing good darts at times. I'm playing against the best eight players in the world, which is an honour for me.

“I feel I'm mixing with them and I'm glad to be here. I'm so nervous up there but at times I'm close to my best game.”