Lanarkshire teen snooker sensation heading Down Under for junior championships

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A Lanarkshire snooker sensation is heading Down Under to pit his skills against the best in the world.Steven Wardropper, from Carluke, will be competing in the World Snooker Federation junior championships having already competed across Europe so far this season.The 14-year-old has came a long way since walking into the Masters Snooker Club in Wishaw as a nine-year-old, with proud dad Raymond praising how "determined" he is to "work hard on his game".The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Raymond told Lanarkshire Live : “We have a garage and we had to rebuild it with a full-sized table in it. “During COVID he was out practising eight-to-10 hours a day.

He showed unbelievable dedication.“Neither myself or any of the family are great snooker or pool players. I just started taking him down to the club in Wishaw when he was nine and we got him a couple of lessons.“He was potting balls left, right and centre.”Steven’s progress has continued under the tutelage of Chris Small, a former ranking tournament winner.As well as playing at home, Steven competes at the Red Triangle Club in Cumbernauld - all whilst trying to fit in his school work at Carluke High.“Chris has been brilliant with Steven since he came in,” said Raymond.“I’m over the moon with how well he’s doing.“He comes to the house and works with him