Wales Determined to Stop England’s Dream Team at World Cup of Darts
Wales’ Jonny Clayton has warned England’s dream team of Luke Littler and Luke Humphries that they will be stopped from winning the World Cup of Darts. Clayton, who partners Gerwyn Price for Team Wales, is confident that they can cause an upset and lead Wales to a third triumph in the pairs event.
According to Sky Sports, Clayton said, "We’ve got our hands on the trophy twice and now we want it a third time. People have been asking the question whether Gezzy is playing or is he not playing. If Gezzy says he’s playing, that’s good enough for me so that’s all that counts." Clayton also added that he doesn’t care that England are world No 1 and No 2, as it’s about beating the big-name players to win trophies.
Clayton and Price will face stiff competition from England’s pairing of world No 1 Humphries and World Champion Littler, who are considered favourites to win the title. However, Clayton believes that the pressure will be on the favourites, saying, "There’s always pressure on the favourites. If the favourites don’t perform then they get it from every angle. Whoever wins it will have played very good darts."
Clayton also joked about the possibility of a pairs nine-darter, saying, "Hopefully some history will be made but hopefully Gezzy can share what the three darts are worth with him. He might give me a dart. That’ll do me fine." He also added that if you hit a nine-darter, you’ve got to be on song, and he thinks Gerwyn has proven that he is on form by reaching the finals of the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Laura Turner and Matt Edgar, speaking on the Love The Darts podcast, discussed whether Wales can stop England’s dream pairing of Humphries and Littler. Turner said, "I like their dynamic together. They’ve got proven history and success here as well and they get on. If Gerwyn Price is happy and looking forward to an event then it’s conducive to get the best out of him." Edgar added, "Can they push England? Yes, they can. Can they beat England? That’s a different question altogether."
As reported by Sky Sports, experts believe that Clayton and Price have a good chance of causing an upset, with Clayton currently ranked world No 5. The World Cup of Darts is one of the most prestigious events in the darts calendar, and Sky Sports will once again be the home of the event, providing extensive coverage to fans.
In conclusion, it will be interesting to see if Wales can stop England’s dream team from winning the World Cup of Darts. With Clayton and Price in good form, they certainly have a chance of causing an upset. As Sky Sports reports, the event promises to be an exciting one, with many top players competing for the title.
