White after claiming shock whitewash win over Cullen: 'I didn't expect this result'

He said though that he will take it and that it feels good to be in the second round. White has been in brilliant form this year especially on the European Tour and he admitted that it has given him a lot of confidence, which he will hope to harness with a good run potentially meaning further opportunities for the Stoke-on-Trent ace.

"I didn't expect this result but you take it and it feels good to be through," said White, who now faces Stephen Bunting on Wednesday.

"Joe let me in there in three or four legs but I still had to take my doubles out and I played well.

"It's a strong field and you knew any draw was going to be hard because it's a strong field, but the European Tour has given me a lot of confidence this year."

Click here for more information on this year’s World Matchplay.

https://twitter.com/OfficialPDC/status/1152955032314081280