IT takes something special to upstage snooker's number one Ronnie O'Sullivan.

But that's just what Burnley ace John O'Reilly did last night as he humbled last year's World and UK champion with a magnificent break of 102.

Earlier in the day, O'Reilly set up his one-frame clash with O'Sullivan by winning the Lancashire Evening Telegraph-backed North Lancashire Training Group East Lancashire Under 19 championship.

And O'Reilly showed nerves of steel against the soon-to-be crowned world number one.

He declared to O'Sullivan in front of a capacity audience at Hyndburn Snooker Club: "I'm just going to blow you away!"

And, after breaking off and being let back in by O'Sullivan, he compiled an immaculate break of 102 in double quick time.

Now 18-year-old O'Reilly - who ran round the table as quickly as "Rocket" Ronnie between shots - has set his sights on fulfilling his dream of turning professional.

"I really enjoyed it," said O'Reilly afterwards. "I've beaten professionals before and made big breaks but that was a bit special."

Now 18-year-old O'Reilly, who plays at Padiham Snooker Club, has set his sights on fulfilling his dream of turning professional.

"I used to have backing and practiced full time," said O'Reilly, who works at Lund's in Nelson. "I would love to give it a go again, but it's a question of money."

O'Reilly already has one big fan - Chris Henry, coach of current world champion Peter Ebdon, and who has also given coaching sessions to O'Reilly.

"I think John should give turning professional a go now," said Henry. "He showed what he can do on the big stage, which is very important.

"It will be tough, as there are a lot of very good young players out there, but you can't get much better than beating Ronnie O'Sullivan."

There was some great talent on show last night in front of the packed crowd in an event that raised over £3,000 for Christie's Against Cancer charity.

Another rising star was Baxenden's Jack Dady, who carried off the Under12s prize when he beat Nathan Linguard.

And the 11-year-old certainly gave O'Sullivan a run for his money with some exquisite pots that belied his years before narrowly losing 62-45.

"I've only been playing for a year but it felt great to win the title," said Dady, who attends Hollins High School and also plays at Padiham Snooker Club.

"I've no idea what they'll think at school when I tell them I've played Ronnie O'Sullivan."

Preston's Neville Whalley had lost to O'Reilly in the Under 19s final but had the consolation of beating Shane Gabriel to win the Under 16s championship.

But he came up against a rampant O'Sullivan, who produced a 102 break of his own to win 107-13.

Afterwards O'Sullivan said: "I was impressed with the standard of play of all of them, particularly John.

"He has a lot of ability and could go a long way."