Holt was desperate to qualify for the World Championship at The Crucible

Michael Holt came from behind to see off Dominic Dale and qualify for the World Championship at The Crucible.

Nottingham-born Holt, 30, was 7-4 behind to the Welshman but proceeded to win six frames in a row to secure his Crucible berth with a 10-7 win.

"It was a great recovery and I'm proud of myself," said Holt.

"My attitude has been so much better during this season. I've been winning matches where I haven't felt great but I've really dug in."

He added: "I've still not really done anything, I've just been getting to last 16s, but I know I can beat anyone as long as I give myself the chance.

"Dropping out of the top 32 helped me because I've been playing more games and I realised I had to sort my head out."

Holt will find out his first-round opponent when the draw for the televised stages of the World Snooker Championship is made live on BBC Radio Sheffield on Wednesday, 11 March at 0945 GMT.

Fans outside the Sheffield area can listen to the draw live by visiting www.bbc.co.uk/southyorkshire/radio_sheffield

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