Allen recovers from 'embarrassing' display to win

"After that match yesterday I just went out and had a few drinks and a burger. "I thought, 'I can't play any worse than yesterday'. I was so down on myself, I didn't want to talk to anyone after that session yesterday.

"So I went out, had a few bets and watched the football with my mates. A bit of bad food... and slept really well last night and played much better today.

" Allen, who will play either 2024 champion Kyren Wilson or 19-year-old Stan Moody in the next round, admitted he did not see the match panning out how it did. "Yesterday was absolutely embarrassing, very frustrating and I was completely gutted with my performance," said Allen. "I came in today with less expectations but when you're out there you realise how much you want it and the fire in your belly comes back.

"I can't have many more sessions like I did yesterday. I got away with one there. It's not good enough at this level.