Stephen Bunting to meet Peter Wright in World Darts quarters

The eight-seed was always in command , with an average of 96.78 with six maximums as he denied his opponent anything resembling a toe-hold in the game.

The huge crowd favourite will now play Peter Wright, conqueror of World Champion Luke Humphries, in Wednesday's last 8 battle.

Bunting said: "It is weird because all day I felt so nervous but I don't want to let anybody down and the fans were again tremendous and really did get me through the game.

"I didn't feel like I played my best but they really helped me get over the line.

"We can do this.

"I have a day off and I am going to prepare and expect to play the Peter Wright that was there yesterday.

"I am really looking forward to it."