'It is mind-boggling' - Jimmy White and Alan McManus laud 'sublime' Ronnie O'Sullivan at World Championship

Eurosport expert Jimmy White has hailed Ronnie O'Sullivan's performance against Mark Allen at the World Championship as «phenomenal» and «sublime». The Rocket dominated the opening session of the second-round match, and he continued where he left off on Friday evening in a comprehensive performance against the talented Allen. Ad/> O'Sullivan continued to prevent Allen from playing in ruthless fashion as he powered to a 12-4 lead overnight in the race to 13 frames at the Crucible.

It was utterly convincing and hugely impressive. /> World Championship'Phenomenal' — White lauds 'sublime' O'Sullivan at Crucible32 MINUTES AGO Eurosport experts White and Alan McManus were left «drooling» at their friend's incredible play and both struggled to believe what he is able to do when he is at his best. «Make no mistake: O'Sullivan, for me, has been sharp all season,» White said in the Eurosport studio when asked if he still fancied O'Sullivan to go all the way in Sheffield.

«He has converted one win, but coming into this World Championship, he is not forcing it, he is getting his long pots, he is playing the safety at the right time, he is giving the game respect. »This is the sharpest I think I have seen him for four or five years," he added. 'Most inappropriate shout of the week' — Allen heckled over snooker against O'Sullivan 'I've never seen that before!' — Pigeon causes hysteria at Crucible during Selby match 'I was petrified!' — O'Sullivan reveals thoughts during record-breaking 147 in 1997 «Phenomenal stuff.

So many fantastic shots. The class of the break-building, the long potting, his temperament, his attention to detail. He is so focused.