Williams apologises for 'two World Wars' jibe at German opponent

'Shaggy' in reflective mood after 4-1 win over 10th seed Damon Heta on Saturday afternoon to make a first-ever quarter-final at Alexandra Palace

ROLLING ON: Scott Williams reacts after beating Damon Heta (not pictured) on day thirteen of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Scott Williams has apologised for his "genuinely stupid" comments during an on-stage interview at the World Championship on Wednesday.

Williams courted controversy after joking about England winning "two World Wars and one World Cup" following his third-round win over German Martin Schindler.