The thing is, every now and again during his career, when Danny has got it right, he has been very very good. I too hope he doesn't get hurt, and beating someone who's 2-21-2 certainly isn't anything but a training warm-up, but what if he's right both physically and mentally? IF it's yes on both counts, I still think he's got it in him to mix it at British if not European level.

Alternatively, it might just be a case that he's choosing the Sprott route of making a living as a journeyman, providing fairly live opposition to the vast amount of young heavies in Germany.