Bristol potter Judd Trump showed his class in qualifying for this month's BBC-televised Maplin UK Championship.

The Keynsham teenager impressed with a 9-6 victory over Irishman Michael Judge in the final round of qualifying at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

And with victory he will now lock horns with Romford's Mark King in the first round.

"I played really well, I felt good today," reflected Trump, now up to No 29 in the provisional world rankings.

"I knew it was going to be a tough match, but I'm playing with a lot of confidence right now, I've been having a good season.

"Last season I wasn't winning my qualifying matches, but this season I have started winning them. It's been a big learning curve for me."

However, at 3-1 down Trump was in trouble as the Dubliner was the better starter.

But the 19-year-old raised his game and won six frames on the spin to establish a commanding 7-3 lead.

Judge reduced his arrears to 8-6, but Trump won the decider with a fine 106 break to qualify for his fifth ranking tournament in a row this season.

"I started a bit slowly, but then I got into my groove. I had some nice breaks," added Trump, who pocketed match runs of 56, 61, 73, 116, 51, 65 and 106.

"It's a great feeling to have qualified for UK (Championship), it's the second biggest tournament in the season behind the World Championship.

"I know it will be tough against Mark King, but I know I can beat him. I'm enjoying playing at the venues, I feel as though it's getting better and better."