Murphy finds his feet to force his way back into contention

OUTSIDER Shaun Murphy rediscovered the form which has illuminated the Embassy World Championships for the past fortnight to claw his way back into an attritional final against Matthew Stevens.

Murphy, the second youngest world finalist, looked in danger of being overawed by the occasion as his explosive potting deserted him.

Stevens was also below his best but was threatening to build an unassailable advantage as he moved 7-3 ahead in the best of 35 confrontation.