"The reason for this silence, the censorship that is happening, is the claims that Peng Shuai was making reaches right to the top of the Chinese government," Cheshire toldSky Sports News Van Gerwen was seeking a first ranking title since November 2020 and a first European Championship success since 2017. With goalscoring chances initially scarce, Middlesbrough were fortunate not to have conceded a penalty when Marcus Tavernier shoved Riis as he charged into the area. Hammond's refreshing candour certainly struck a chord with former world No 1 Lorraine Winstanley and Sky Sports commentator Laura Turner, who are also set to headline this weekend's action at the Marshall Arena.