Trump feels that if someone else were to win the Sheffield showdown event, it would tarnish their success.

He told the Metro: “After this season I’d like one of us to really finish it off in style. Obviously I want to do it, but I’d prefer he does it over someone else if it’s not me. Just to top off an incredible season.

“If someone else wins it, it might take the shine off our achievements. Most seasons people say it’s wide open, but on form this season it’s probably not really, on form there’s not many people playing that well.”