He’s only gone and done it – Kyren Wilson is a world champion!
Now he’s lifted the trophy at the famous Crucible venue – 10 years after making his main draw debut – after defeating Welshman Jak Jones in the final 18-14.
Take a look through the career of ‘The Warrior’, who went grew up in Kettering, is a member of the Argyll Club and has previously turned on the town’s Christmas lights.
5. Grand Snooker under-21 finals in Rushden
Kyren - who was the defending champion - takes aim at the Grand Snooker under-21 finals in Rushden in 2008 Photo: Liz Kearsley
6. Another trophy for a young Kyren
Kyren pictured with another trophy in 2009 Photo: Alan Castle
7. Kyren in practice at Rushden's Windmill Club
Kyren pictured in 2010, when he was semi-pro, having a practice session at Rushden's Windmill Club Photo: Liz.Kearsley
8. Kyren Wilson's Crucible debut
Kyren Wilson walks out to the Crucible crowd for the first time in 2014 Photo: World Snooker