By Jonny Bryan BBC Sport at the Telford International Centre

Lee is a two-time Grand Prix champion

Stephen Lee insists he fears no-one at the UK Championship after making it through to the last 16.

The 35-year-old produced the upset of the round to beat World Championship semi-finalist Mark Allen 9-8.

Lee told BBC Sport: "I'm not frightened of anyone here, except for Ronnie [O'Sullivan] or John [Higgins] if they're on form.

"I'm not worried about anyone. I'm hitting the ball really well and am feeling quietly confident."

Allen had to change his cue after damaging the ferrule but still scored four centuries.

Lee said: "I couldn't shake him off, he's a tough opponent. We only missed a handful of balls all day."

Lee is looking to break into the world top 16 after dropping to 25 in the provisional rankings.

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