Peter Wright silences Ryan Searle as Snakebite storms into World Championship last eight

Peter Wright stormed into the Ally Pally last eight after silencing Ryan Searle.

Scotland’s two-time World Cup holder, who won the individual crown in 2020, rocked loudly and made a big noise against Heavy Metal.

Wright called the tunes as he stayed on course for a second World Championship with a smooth win.

Snakebite was in control from the outset with some sharp play moving him into an early 2-0 lead against Gary Anderson ’s practice partner.

Searle showed courage to win the third and halve the deficit, but it was a fleeting recovery as the Scot stepped back onto the gas.

Wright surged to the fourth set and cleaned up to move through to the last eight, where he will face Callan Rydz.

His victory capped a successful night for Scotland as it followed Anderson's thrilling victory over Rob Cross.

The man from Musselburgh fought his way over the line earlier in the evening in a gripping battle of former champions.