Mervyn King beat fellow Englishman Shaun Jones in a nail-biting tie-break to advance from the first round of the singles event at the World Indoor Bowls Championships in Norfolk ©World Bowls Tour

Mervyn King beat fellow Englishman Shaun Jones in a nail-biting tie-break to advance from the first round of the singles event at the World Indoor Bowls Championships in Norfolk.

King, the 11th seed, prevailed 12-2, 3-8, 2-0 as action continued at Potters Resort.

Standing between him and a place in round three is Scotland's Darren Burnett, who defeated compatriot Andrew Barker 6-9, 8-3, 2-0 today. 

Burnett, the world number five, reached the semi-finals last year before losing to eventual champion Mark Dawes of England.

His meeting with King is scheduled for January 24.

Scotland's Darren Burnett is through to the second round ©World Bowls Tour
Scotland's Darren Burnett is through to the second round ©World Bowls Tour

Also progressing through to the second round today was Nick Brett after he overcame Andy Squire 9-3, 6-4 in an all-English clash.

Next up for him is Scotland's Alex Marshall, an 11-2, 7-8, 2-0 winner over New Zealand's Ray Martin.

Pairs, mixed pairs and under-25 competitions are also being held over the course of the 17-day event.

Taking centre stage tomorrow is mixed pairs with the four quarter-finals set to take place.

Competition is due to conclude on January 27.