Mark Selby can become the first player to win all four Home Nations titles if he triumphs at the Northern Ireland Open and would love to claim that slab of snooker history.

The 42-year-old has won the English (twice), Scottish (twice) and Welsh Open titles as part of his incredible snooker CV.

Neil Robertson would have also had the chance to complete the Home Nations set in Belfast, but the Australian was forced to pull out due to illness.

Four-time world champion Selby got his campaign underway in Belfast with a 4-1 win over Ian Burns on Sunday afternoon, setting up a clash with either Jack Lisowski or Haris Tahir in the last 32.

Not that the world number 10 and famously fierce competitor needs added motivation, but there is an added pep in his step as he tries to land a title that is

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