The Gosport-based baker was on a roll, needing just 21 minutes to create one of the biggest shocks ever in the eight year history of the event.

Smee, who only took up the sport four years ago said: “I am really pleased, I didn’t feel nervous up on stage but Francis did not play as well as she can. When she missed doubles in the first leg it gave me a big boost.

“When I was throwing in the deciding leg I did not think about the victory but just concentrated on playing. I have a lot of belief in my ability, although I am just a baby on the international circuit,” admitted Smee.

She had laid the foundations for her shock win, sneaking the first leg of the match against the throw after Hoenselaar missed a surprising eight doubles.

The six foot tall Hampshire player then held her nerve to take the next with an impressive 101 checkout, finished on double tops and then silenced the army of Dutch fans as she exited on bull to take the opening set.

Both players suffered double trouble at the start of the second set, which eventually went to the Dutch Crown.

The Rotterdam sharpshooter fired out a maximum in the next but then fluffed further double opportunities, allowing the English player to level, turning the screw by taking the next leg on double five.

More missed doubles from the top seed opened the door for Smee to score her biggest win in darts striking home double 10 with her second dart.