A report on European Union sports policy, prepared by MEP and former professional player Tomasz Frankowski, explicitly backs what FIFA has done in this area. It was very much nip and tuck until 'The Special One' swooped in the 10th leg with a timely 174 and 32 to head into the break with a 6-4 advantage. After losing the opening leg, Clayton cruised to the first set. An average of 98 was maintained courtesy of his brilliant finishing - a sky-high 60 per cent for the tournament - so it was no surprise when a classy 108 check-out gave him a third leg in succession and the lead. The Roses go into the competition as the defending champions, while the Australian Diamonds will aim to deliver a gold medal at Stacey Marinkovich's first major championship as head coach.