Adrian Lewis has conceded that playing doubles matches alongside Phil Taylor at the World Cup of Darts can be difficult to adjust to.World Cup guide Draw, schedule, pairs... everything you need to know The unique competition is live on Sky Sports from Thursday until Sunday and Englands Lewis and Taylor will enter as the defending champions - they meet Spain in the first round.Despite an unrivalled three wins from five World Cups, Lewis claims that the doubles format can present problems. Youve got to try and focus - which can be hard, especially when Phils behind you telling you to slow down! Adrian Lewis He told the PDC: Its hard to get into a rhythm, especially when youre playing a doubles match, but youve got to try and focus - which can be hard, especially when Phils behind you telling you to slow down!I really enjoy it. Pairing up with Phil and playing for England is good and weve won it in three out of four years, so weve got a good record and hopefully we can retain the title. Look back at last years tournament as England scooped the top prize We always have fun and a lot of friendly banter with other teams but its brilliant playing with Phil.The World Cup offers darts top names to renew acquaintances wearing the colours of their countries, having spent the past few months battling away in the Premier League. Gary Anderson, who will represent Scotland alongside Robert Thornton against New Zealand in the opening round, still recalls last years painful defeat to England.It would be great to win the World Cup, said Anderson. Adrian and Phil havent let me forget that final for an entire year but the pressure will be on them and hopefully Robert and myself can come through. Rod Studd has selected Devon Petersens miscount as his favourite World Cup of Darts moment We wont be taking anything for granted against New Zealand though because its a big chance for them and theyll want to produce a big upset against us.World No 1 Michael van Gerwen is another obvious favourite to lift the trophy on Sunday - he teams with Raymond van Barneveld for the Netherlands, a duo that won the title two years ago, against Russia. Raymond van Barneveld (left) and Michael van Gerwen win World Cup of Darts 2014 Van Gerwen said: Winning this title two years ago was very special for me and Raymond and it would be fantastic if we can do that again this weekend.Well focus first on the Russia game because we dont know what to expect and anything can happen in doubles matches, so well have to prepare well.The World Cup of Darts begins on Thursday at 7pm, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.Also See:Studds favourite momentWorld Cup full guideFive key questionsFull drawVapormax Plus Dámské . 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Vapormax Flyknit Pánská . - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is not a fan of his teams use of the wildcat formation, saying "it makes you look like a high school offence.Maro Itoje is a doubt for Englands autumn series after sustaining an injury to his right hand in Saracens 44-26 Champions Cup victory over the Scarlets at Allianz Park.Itoje was replaced in the 46th minute after his arm was trapped awkwardly while making a tackle and the 21-year-old lock is to undergo an x-ray to assess the extent of the damage.Maro came off with a sore hand. That needs to be examined and well know more after the x-ray has taken place, Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said.It is another alarming development for England, who have been decimated by injuries in the build up to their Tests against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia, stating with the Springboks visit to Twickenham on Nov. 12.Openside incumbent James Haskell is out of all four games, while three possible replacements for the Wasps back row in Sam Jones, Mike Williams and Jack Clifford are also sidelined.Picking Itoje in the No.7 jersey appeared to be the next viable option availablle to head coach Eddie Jones, but his hand injury could scupper that plan to leave England seeking yet another alternative.dddddddddddd.Reigning European player of the year Itoje has been magnificent since making his debut during this years Six Nations and Jones can ill-afford to lose him.The injury crisis plumbed fresh depths on Friday when Saracens second row George Kruis underwent surgery on an ankle problem, but McCall revealed he could yet play some part in the autumn.George complained about his ankle not feeling great in the week. We had it scanned and there were a couple of loose bodies, McCall said.Its a very minor thing, its just not great timing for anybody. It will be a four to eight week injury. If he plays in the autumn, it all depends if its good or bad.We think the operation went okay and now it all depends on the healing process. ' ' '