Ronnie O’Sullivan: Judd Trump’s time to shine

Ronnie O’Sullivan has told heir apparent Judd Trump he must win the Betfred World Championship in the next three years or he may never get his hands on the trophy.

Five-time champion O’Sullivan landed his first Crucible title at the age of 25 in 2001, at the ninth time of trying, before making it a regular habit.

He considers 26-year-old Trump equipped to mount a serious challenge for snooker’s premier silverware over the next 17 days in Sheffield. But O’Sullivan suspects the pressure will only increase if Trump, who was runner-up to John Higgins in 2011, misses out this year.