Ronnie O’Sullivan says he was better aged 12 than during Masters victory

Ronnie O’Sullivan won his eighth Masters title by beating Ali Carter 10-7 in Sunday’s final (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan insists he was a better player in his teens, despite becoming the oldest winner of the Masters at the age of 48.

O’Sullivan recovered from 6-3 down to beat Ali Carter 10-7 in the final at Alexandra Palace and claim a record-extending eighth Masters crown.