Young Belgian shows precocious talent at Crucible

Luca Brecel today served up compelling evidence of his rich talent as he became the youngest ever Crucible debutant.

The Belgian is destined to win many matches in the Betfred.com World Championship, but at 6-3 behind against Stephen Maguire following their first session he was clinging to faint hope of becoming the first 17-year-old to taste victory at the Sheffield theatre.