John Higgins looking to take a leaf out of his Class of 92 rival’s book

John Higgins is bringing a more chilled vibe to the game these days (Picture: Getty Images)

John Higgins has been changing his outlook on the game over the last couple of years, feeling more like his old rival Mark Williams as his career goes on.

The Wizard of Wishaw turns 51 next month but is still going strong, competing among the world’s best on the baize.

The Scot is into the quarter-finals of the World Championship, where he is scrapping it out with Neil Robertson at the Crucible.

The Australian has taken a 5-3 lead after a stodgy first session on Tuesday afternoon, but there is an awful long way to go in their race to 13 over two more sessions on Wednesday.

Higgins has come through two tough contests already in Sheffield, beating Ali Carter 10-7 in round one before edging

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