American Steve Brown secured a second-round clash with 10-times world champion Phil Taylor after a thrilling victory against wild card entrant David Platt in the opening match of the PDC Ladbrokes.com World Championship at Purfleet’s Circus Tavern this afternoon.

John Part made it two-in-a-row claiming a second Ireland Open Classic title in 2002.

Alan Warriner produced a gutsy performance to book his place in the second round of the Skol World Championship in Purfleet today.