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Britain has produced some of sport's finest faces. From Formula One superstar, Lewis Hamilton, to tennis ace Andy Murray, we've had our fair share of sporting sensations.

There are far too many to name in the football world, not to mention Olympic heroes like Jessica Ennis-Hill, Chris Hoy and Kelly Holmes. We're a proud nation of sporting superstars, but who is the best of the lot?

Depending on who you ask, the answer will likely differ. Football fans will point to players like Bobby Charlton, George Best or David Beckham. Fans of tennis will say Murray and motorheads will be fighting Hamilton's corner.

However, according to Dennis Taylor, a British sporting icon in his own right, the actual answer is Ronnie O'Sullivan! The Rocket has transcended snooker and is regarded as the greatest potter in the history of the sport, with O'Sullivan boasting seven world titles to his name.

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In conversation with Betway, O'Sullivan remarked: "Well, I would agree with that. What he's done - he's a total genius on the snooker table, that has to be said. He's never won Sports Personality of the Year - it's amazing. Stephen's still the only player ever to have won that.

"But what Ronnie's done is incredible. The one achievement that would have outshone everybody was Tom Watson when he was nearly 60 and nearly won The Open.

"He missed it - just went through the back of the green by about a foot or two and didn't get up and down. Otherwise, that would have been the greatest sporting moment ever. But Ronnie - I can't think of anyone better or more talented than he is and for what he has achieved."

O'Sullivan might not be the most mainstream of picks, but he certainly isn't without his own merits. Including the seven World Championship crowns, the legendary potter has won 41 ranking titles - the most in the sport's illustrious history.

Now into his fifties, O'Sullivan has admitted he isn't motivated by titles, and instead is looking to 'master the game'. Speaking to TNT Sports earlier this year, he explained: "Yeah, I'd like to [win an eighth World Championship], but when I say I'm not bothered, I mean I would rather master the game, which means I can master my opponent.

"When I'm playing well, the winning will take care of itself. So I'm not so bothered about chasing the trophies. Some people don't care how they play. As long as they win. I'm not that type of person. I just like to play well to give myself the best chance. I'm happy then and can enjoy the game. It becomes hard work if you struggle to win a tournament."