Cross closed to within one with a clinical two-dart 70 but as he has done throughout his career, Wade responded. A nerveless 148 halted his opponent's run of three legs and the pair split the final four legs which was enough to give The Machine victory. "In previous years, he was very much a loose cannon but now he is able to balance that out with the proper balance and mindset needed for a Mosconi Cup. Last year he led by example on the table. He was the backbone not only at the table but behind closed doors on a social level. He is a driving force and engine." "Gezzy Price goes up there, he's doing his job. He's the world champion and the world number one. Show him a bit of respect. I've had the privilege and pleasure of chatting with Gezzy. And I've seen people come up to him in the hotel foyer. They stand there waiting patiently, 'Can I have a photo?' 'Yeah, of course you can'. He has a big smile on his face, shakes your hand, has a photo, he's got all the time in the world for everyone. "If you look at our budget and stadium size there is no doubt that we are still the outsider," Christian Arbeit tellsSky Sports