Dott in the driving seat

Graeme Dott took significant strides towards his first 888.com World Championship title - with the help of bananas and chocolate - opening up an 11-5 advantage in a war of attrition with Peter Ebdon at the Crucible Theatre.

Underdog Dott was given those food substances by coach Del Hill during the interval in an effort to sustain his energy levels for a mentally sapping 10-frame evening session.