Stan Moody is preparing to take on Kyren Wilson today in his World Snooker Championship debut.
The 19-year-old became the first British teenager to qualify for the Crucible since Judd Trump in 2007.
But Mark Allen, already into the second round, believes the youngster’s potential has not been properly nurtured.
“I’ve said it before that I think Stan is a really good kid,” Allen said.
“I don’t think World Snooker did him any favours for a few years with how much they were promoting him and putting pressure on him.
“That has sort of tailed off a little, and Stan’s results have started to get better again, which is really good.
“He’s a talented boy and a great scorer. He backs himself in the big moments, which I really like.
“He’s not scared to go for those shots. That would be a very, very tough match.”