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Ben Parsons

Teenage snooker star wants to become world champion with help of Shaun Murphy

Teenage sensation Stan Moody wants to replicate his mentor Shaun Murphy and become a world snooker champion.

Murphy will head to the Crucible next month in blistering form and as one of the favourites - but has also been keeping more than just a watchful eye on his 'mini-me' Moody. Halifax's Moody - who has an uncanny resemblance to the Magician - is making waves in the sport after securing his two-year professional tour card last month.

The 16-year-old starlet won the WSF Junior Championship in Sydney in impressive style to seal his pro card, and has been handed a wildcard shot at qualifying for the Sheffield showpiece in April.

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