Qualifier Mark Selby remains firmly in contention for for a place in the 888.com World Championship final despite a typical comeback from 2005 world champion Shaun Murphy.

Mark Selby is on course to become only the third qualifier to reach the 888.com World Championship final after opening up an 11-9 lead against Shaun Murphy.

STEPHEN Maguire produced superb snooker against fellow Scot John Higgins to take a significant step towards reaching his first 888.com World Championship final.

Stephen Maguire produced superb snooker against fellow Scot John Higgins to take a significant step towards reaching his first 888.com World Championship final.

Qualifier Mark Selby was back to his best as he drew level with 2005 champion Shaun Murphy in the 888.com World Championship semi-final in Sheffield.