Defending champion and old stagers – 5 to watch at World Snooker Championship

With more questions than answers surrounding seven-times champion Ronnie O’Sullivan, lets take a look at the likely contenders for this year’s prestigious crown.

Kyren Wilson celebrates his victory last year (Mike Egerton/PA)

Kyren Wilson returns to the World Snooker Championship on Saturday looking to become the first first-time champion to avoid falling victim to the dreaded ‘Crucible curse’.

World number one Judd Trump is still seeking to land his elusive second world crown, while old stagers Mark Selby and John Higgins are in good shape for another shot at the big one.