Michael van Gerwen comes from behind to beat Niko Springer at European Trophy

Luke Humphries saw off Boris Krcmar 6-4 after the Croatian battled back from 3-0 down to draw level.

Michael van Gerwen beat Niko Springer 6-5 in Gottingen. Pic: David Davies/PA

Michael van Gerwen fought back to avoid an upset as he edged past Germany’s Niko Springer in the second round of the European Trophy in Gottingen.

Having been 3-0 and 5-3 down, two-time champion Van Gerwen turned things around to triumph 6-5 and will now face Gian van Veen – a 6-4 victor over Josh Rock – in the last 16.