Cameron Menzies does a Harry Kane after shellshocking Luke Humphries at World Matchplay Darts in boost to Littler

CAMERON MENZIES admitted he’d gone all “Harry Kane” after losing his voice following the greatest win of his career. The Ayrshire star, 37, sensationally KO’d world No2 Luke Humphries 10-7 with a ‘Big Fish’ 170 finish in the World Matchplay. Cameron Menzies bagged the greatest win of his career Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Luke Humphries suffered an early exit from the World Matchplay Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Menzies roared into a 8-3 lead before ‘Cool Hand’ fought back to reduce the deficit to just one leg. But the Scot held his nerve to deliver a stunning finale and the biggest shock so far at the World Matchplay. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Menzies said: “No one gave me a hope. I’ve finally won a game at the Winter Gardens. “I don’t know how to explain that. I was getting that ‘Scotland get battered’ [chant from fans] and then it was ‘come on Cammy’. “Last year wasn’t a good year for me, then for this. What a difference. What an experience. “No matter what I do in my life, I’ll take this to the grave. “Luke Humphries is a great player, a great guy. I’ve known Luke for a couple of years. When it was 7-3 I thought don’t think of that finishing line. “But the nerves kicked in. I know he’ll be disappointed, that was not the Humphries I know. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Menzies lost his voice during his post-match interview Credit: Shutterstock Editorial “I do show a lot of emotion. I get caught in the moment too much. “When you show so much emotion it drains a lot of you. I just tried to be more composed. “My voice has gone, I feel like Harry Kane here with my voice. “I knew he’d have a spell and just batter me and he had a little spell. I know that’s not Humphries but I’ll take that every day of the week.” Humphries’ early exit will come as a huge boost for defending champion Luke Littler, who faces Nathan Aspinall in round two tomorrow. Comment now