Rocket caught unawares but Aaron Hill's talent has been well flagged in Cork 

The 18-year-old broke new ground for an Irish amateur earlier this year

Aaron Hill shocked world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan at the European Masters.

Cork teenager Aaron Hill admitted Ronnie O'Sullivan's disparaging remarks about the latest generation of snooker talent were in the back of his mind after he shocked his 'childhood hero' at the European Masters last night.

Hill claimed a sensational second round 5-4 victory against the world champion at Milton Keynes, despite letting slip a 3-1 lead against the Rocket, who was in action for the first time since he triumphed at the Crucible last month.