SNOOKER Judd Trump was keen to take the positives from his first appearance at the Masters, despite it ending in defeat to world number 16 Mark Allen.

The Keynsham cue king racked up his first televised century on his Wembley debut, potted more balls than his opponent and had a better safety ratio.

But it was Allen's extra big-game experience that told in the end as he emerged as a 6-4 winner in Monday's wildcard clash.

Trump said: "To get my first century in front of the TV cameras is a big thing for me, so I can take something positive away from the day.

"I was happy with my break- building and felt quite comfortable in amongst the balls, so I'm not too disheartened.

"I missed a few easy balls to let Mark in and that was probably the reason that I lost. I felt I played quite well generally so I'm not too disappointed."

Trump, who is based at Keynsham Snooker Centre, won the opening frame but spurned good opportunities in the next three and found himself 4-1 down.

The 19-year-old got back into the match with a 96 break in the sixth frame – and it looked like it might be a 147 after he potted 12 reds and 12 blacks before rattling the pocket with his 13th red.

Another missed red let Allen in to win the next frame and close in on victory but Trump refused to give up and a break of 55 closed the gap to 5-3.

He then racked up an impressive 123 to continue the comeback but Allen was able to clinch victory in the 10th frame, leaving Trump to dream of a return visit next year.

"It will be tough because I probably won't be in the top 16," said Trump, who has risen in the rankings to a career high of 27.

"I'll have to win another six qualifying matches but after getting a taste of it, I am even more determined to come back again next year."