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James Wade gave his view on Luke Humphries following Gary Anderson’s defence of the world No 1 and reigning world champion;

Wayne Mardle reacts to Gary Anderson’s outburst during the World Grand Prix

James Wade backed up Gary Anderson’s comments earlier in the week by launching a passionate defence of Luke Humphries, suggesting only Phil Taylor and “maybe” Michael van Gerwen have been better world champions than him.

World No 1 Humphries has dominated the last 12 months, which began with the World Grand Prix title in 2023, then triumphs at the Grand Slam of Darts, Players Championship Finals and the World Championships at the Alexandra Palace later that season.

Wade’s comments come just two days after two-time world champion Anderson stated Humphries gets “overlooked” and deserves “a bit more respect”.

“I would like to say me and Gary Anderson don’t get on very well, at times,” said Wade in the press conference, unprompted after his 3-0 win over Gerwyn Price on Thursday.

“But what I will say is, I believe Luke Humphries is probably the second or third best world champion we have ever had.

Following some classic Gerwyn Price roars during their World Grand Prix clash, James Wade let out a big celebration of his own as he claimed the first set in their last-16 match

“We have had [lots of] world champions. Luke Humphries has won almost everything after the World Championship, and before it.