The State Express
World Team Classic from
The Hexagon, Reading England v N Ireland
Eighteen of the world's best players, representing their countries, will be competing over the next nine days for the title of World Team Champions and the lion's share of t55,000 prize money. England, the holders, are represented by STEVE DAVIS , JIMMY WHITE and TONY KNOWLES , while ALEX HIGGINS , DENNIS TAYLOR and TOMMY MURPHY carry Northern Ireland's hopes.
DAVID VINE introduces coverage of this evening's decisive session.
Producer MIKE ADLEY
Executive producer NICK HUNTER