He’s only gone and done it – our Kyren Wilson is a world champion!
We’ve been following the Kettering snooker star’s career since he was a teenager and have plenty of pictures of him in our archive.
Now he’s lifted the trophy at the famous Crucible venue – 10 years after making his main draw debut – after defeating Welshman Jak Jones in the final 18-14.
Take a look through the career of ‘The Warrior’, who went to Montagu School, is a member of the Argyll Club and has previously turned on Kettering’s Christmas lights.
5. Kyren in 2007
Kyren has a reputation as one of the game's best players with a rest - here he is taking aim with it in 2007 Photo: Michael Jones
6. Grand Snooker under-21 finals in Rushden
Kyren - who was the defending champion - takes aim at the Grand Snooker under-21 finals in Rushden in 2008 Photo: Liz Kearsley
7. Another trophy for a young Kyren
Kyren pictured with another trophy in 2009 Photo: Alan Castle
8. Kyren in practice at Rushden's Windmill Club
Kyren pictured in 2010, when he was semi-pro, having a practice session at Rushden's Windmill Club Photo: Liz.Kearsley