Danny

The Netherlands, represented by Danny Noppert and Gian van Veen, advanced with an 8-0 whitewash of Scotland's Gary Anderson and Peter Wright while Wales' two-time winners Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton were 8-2 victors over the Philippines.

He was watched in the Norwegian capital by his family including his father, former England footballer Danny Mills, who described the achievement as "very special".

George Mills' father Danny described the athlete as "very down to earth"

Danny Mills - who won 19 England caps and played at the 2002 World Cup - said being from a family which had never settled after success was playing a part in his son's improvement.

"He was brave, it looked like the race would be tactical but he took it on from two laps out," said Danny.