Marco Fu withstood one of the Crucible's finest fightbacks to book his place in the semi-finals.

Ronnie O’Sullivan swerved the threat of a fine for playing in his socks as donning a pair of “stinky old shoes” proved punishment enough at the Crucible.

Steve Davis has told Betfred World Championship under-achiever Ding Junhui he can triumph at the Crucible with a little help from his friends.