Champion of Champions 2023: Mark Allen cruises into semi-finals following crushing victory over Ali Carter

Mark Allen followed up his earlier win over Jimmy White by easing past Ali Carter 6-2 to escape Group Four and reach the Champion of Champions semi-finals for a sixth time.

Allen feels his game has improved of late, but knows there is still work to do.

“Things were much better after a nervy start against Jimmy earlier,” Allen told ITV Sport after his victory over Carter. “I got a bit lucky in there, which is what you need.

“I think that’s been going against me this season, but I got it…