Richie Burnett has defeated Andy Hamilton 4-1 to reach the third round of the PDC World Championship.

The Welshman won the first set with ease, but was pegged back by his opponent in the second.

However, Burnett narrowly emerged victorious in the third and from then on did not look to be under much pressure from Hamilton.

"I didn't feel that great to be honest, so produce a display like that is a real bonus, against a great player like Andy," Burnett told PDC.tv.

"I feel a lot more comfortable on the big stages again now I've been back in the game for the last three years. It still doesn't ease my nerves too much, though.

"My whole body shakes before I go out on stage but I've managed to play really well in these first two games and I want to keep the standard high."

Robert Thornton has also secured his place in the third round of the tournament by getting the better of Beau Anderson.

The Scot won his second-round clash 4-0, dropping only two legs in the process.