SNOOKER John Higgins will face close friend Stephen Maguire today in the first major all-Scottish showpiece for six years.

Maguire saw off the 2008 Welsh Open winner Mark Selby 6-5 in a gruelling ­encounter late last night.

Higgins’ regular practice partner said: “It’s great to be back in a major final and it makes it extra special to be playing my mate John.”