Defending champion Scott Waites has been seeded seven for the BDO World Championships in January.

Bradford-born Waites, drawn against Alan Norris in the first round, is a 5-1 shot to retain his title at Frimley Green.

Waites was knocked out by fellow England player Robbie Green in the quarter-finals of the Winmau World Masters in Hull at the weekend. He had won the tournament in 2011.