Rob Cross on cloud nine after beating darts 'living legend' Phil Taylor in World Championship final

New darts world champion Rob Cross has said he is on "cloud nine" after his life-changing victory over 16-time winner Phil Taylor in the William Hill World Championship final at Alexandra Palace last night.

Rob Cross on cloud nine after beating darts 'living legend' Phil Taylor in World Championship final

New darts world champion Rob Cross has said he is on "cloud nine" after his life-changing victory over 16-time winner Phil Taylor in the William Hill World Championship final at Alexandra Palace last night.

Taylor was hoping to retire with a 17th world title, but 27-year-old Cross, who was not even born when Taylor won his first crown in 1990, had other ideas as he produced a stunning performance to claim a 7-2 victory.

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