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Snooker / 26 April 2024
Allen happy he has ‘right balance’ at World Championship
Mark Allen in action against Robbie Williams (not pictured) on day four of the 2024 Cazoo World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, April 23, 2024
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MARK ALLEN is adamant partying still has its place as he prepares to continue his quest for a maiden world snooker title at the Crucible tomorrow.

The Antrim 38-year-old has been rewarded by a handful of ranking titles and a surge to third in the current world rankings.

But ahead of his second-round clash with John Higgins, night owl Allen stressed the need to continue striking a balance as he aims to plot a path to the final for the first time.

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