James Wade is all class.‘The Machine’ ended his 10-year wait for a European Tour title when he triumphed 8-4 over Ross Smith in the Flanders Darts Trophy final on Sunday.Wade’s win in Belgium was his third PDC triumph this seasonGettyBut rather than bask in the glory of breaking his lengthy European silverware trophy drought, Wade instead paid tribute to Smith’s mother, who tragically passed away in September last year.James Wade’s touching tribute to Ross Smith’s mother“I’ve watched Smudger play since he was a young man,” Wade said.“If his mum was about, she would be so proud of him.“She always told me how great he would be. I always thought it was another woman talking about an average person.“He’s gone well beyond what his mum thought he would be. He’s gone well beyond what I thought he would be.“He should take a bow. He has his son here. What a privilege to share the stage with a man like him.“I’ve had my small moment on the European Tour. I am happy with it. Smudger will always be Smudger.“He is stubborn. He is great. Thankfully, there are not many players about like him.”How did Ross Smith reach the final?Smith reached the final on the back of three gritty wins over Gerwyn Price, Paul Joyce and Gian van Veen.In all three matches, ‘Smudger’ won by just a single leg.Smith has already won two events on the PDC’s European Tour this yearGettyBut Wade ensured Smith’s run would not extend for a fourth match as he averaged 99.10 and pinned 60 per cent of his doubles to take home £35,000 in prize money.Despite the disappointment of defeat, Smith was quick to heap praise on Wade both as a player and person.Ross Smith reacts to Flanders Darts Trophy final defeat“I’ve ridden my luck today,” Smith said.“The players have let me off. Wadey being Wayde, he doesn’t let you off.“I admire him. I watch his game. I watched him take out a finish in the practice room and I would put money on him hitting it than not.“I mean that. He’s absolutely class and thoroughly deserved the win. He works hard and turns up every day. He is a fighter.“I admire the guy too much when I play him. He is an absolute diamond.”