World number one Mark Selby won the biggest title of his career by beating Shaun Murphy 10-6 in the final of the UK Championship.

Selby had gone 2-1 ahead but Murphy won three frames in a row to hold the advantage. But Selby hit back by taking the last two in the first session and then moved 6-5 ahead in the second session.

Murphy's sublime 65 clearance restored parity at 6-6 but Selby took control, winning four in a row to triumph.

The first all-English UK final since 1992, was an enthralling encounter which ebbed and flowed, contested in good spirits by two close friends.

The modest number of high breaks - there were no centuries in the final - meant a battle of attrition was fought. Neither man produced their best snooker, so it was down to the player who was able to grind out the frames.

And ultimately, it was Selby who capped a return to the top of the world rankings by capturing his third ranking win.