'All about social media and money' – Luca Brecel on why 'lazy' British snooker players won't emulate Ronnie O'Sullivan

Britain's next generation of snooker talent is more interested in «social media and money» and are too «lazy» to improve, according to Belgium's leading player Luca Brecel. Speaking ahead of his opening match at the World Championship against Noppon Saengkham on Wednesday evening, the world No.

11 ripped into the standard of aspiring player in the UK compared to the golden generation of Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams – the fabled 'Class of '92' – who all remain inside the world's top 10 thirty years after turning professional. Ad/> 28-year-old Tynesider Sam Craigie is the highest-ranked UK player under the age of 30, but is perched at a lowly 42 in the world with a dearth of rising UK kids sadly all too apparent in a sport dominated by British players since the Crucible Theatre first hosted its biggest tournament in 1977.

World ChampionshipWorld Championship LIVE — Higgins resumes in morning session, Trump faces Vafaei later2 HOURS AGO 27-year-old Brecel – who has lifted the Scottish Open and reached the final of the UK Championship this season – has his own thoughts on why Britain has got no talent, so to speak. “For the new generation, it’s all about social media and money,” Brecel is quoted as telling reporters.

“These days they all seem so lazy and it will be difficult for more players like Higgins and Williams to break through." World Snooker Championship: Order of play, schedule and results from the Crucible 'He’s a genius, but beatable' – Allen on how he can upset O'Sullivan Brecel became the youngest player to appear at the Crucible when he lost 10-5 to Stephen Maguire at the age of 17 years and 45 days a decade ago. He refuses to accept the excuse that facing the leading players in the first