"We've had some great battles over the years, going back to 2013," Broad said. Captain Lely said: "He's become a Mosconi Cup veteran with his fourth consecutive year. He will bring that experience and the hunger to do better, yet like the first two years he was okay. McDermott, who has also coached the USA, ended the 2021 season as a consultant with relegated Championship club Oldham. Peter Wright and Jose de Sousa have both been unconvincing in advancing to the knockout stages, but given their major pedigree, it would be remiss to dismiss their title chances.