Scott Williams sparks controversy with insensitive remarks after third-round win

CONTROVERSY: Scott Williams beat German Martin Schindler at Alexandra Palace (Steven Paston/PA)

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

Williams won a final-set decider to advance 4-3 before making the heavy-handed remark in his post-match interview on Sky Sports.