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Gareth Fullerton

World Snooker Championship: Mark Allen criticised for 'laughing' with Mark Selby before walk-ons

Jimmy White has hit out at Mark Allen's relaxed approach to Friday's semi-final play at the World Snooker Championship.

Allen took a 5-3 overnight lead into the day's opening session before extending it to 6-3.

Mark Selby then rattled off four frames on the bounce to end the day 7-6 in front of the Antrim man.

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Play resumed on Saturday morning with Selby leading 11-10.

White was critical of Allen 'laughing' with Selby before their walk-ons for Friday's afternoon session.

Watching the conversation between the semi-final rivals, White told Eurosport "They're now laughing. What is Mark Allen doing?

"I don't agree. You have the chance to be four frames in front.

"It is not a good tactic. Our of the two Mark Selby needs that chatter.

"He is a little bit, not insecure, but that would be better for Mark Selby than it would for Mark Allen."

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