Crucible thoroughbreds John Higgins and Graeme Dott led the Scottish charge on Sunday at the Betfred World Championship. Four-time winner Higgins impressed with a 10-5 first-round victory over Robert Milkins, and looked to be approaching the form that last saw him take the title four years ago. The 39-year-old fired breaks of 77, 75, 69 and a clinching 106 in the second session as he coasted home against Gloucester potter Milkins, who took the match beyond its evening interval but was thoroughly outplayed. John Higgins plays a shot during his match against Robert Milkins during the Betfred World Championships Milkins said of his conqueror: 'It's going to take a good man to beat him on that form.John Higgins beats Robert Milkins 10-5 to reach second roundHiggins says he would love to challenge for World title againBut the 39-year-old admits there are many more favoured playersGraeme Dott sees off Ricky Walden 10-8
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