Commonwealth bronze medallist Andy Turner took the first step to building upon his Melbourne success at the European Championships in Gothenburg on Friday.
Turner who has come on leaps-and-bounds since his performance Down Under back in March, coped easily in his 110 metres hurdles heat with a winning time of 13.52seconds.
The UK champion said: "I have not raced for three weeks, so I felt a little bit rusty.
"I concentrated on my technique and tried to stay relaxed," his tactic seeing him pull well clear of the chasing Gregory Sedoc of the Netherlands.
This year's European Cup runner-up, added: "The second part was better - you saw the Dutch hurdler, he is one of the quickest starters.
"There is plenty left for the next rounds," said Turner, a genuine medal prospect.
But Turner knows the task he faces will be much tougher than in Australia, reigning world champion Ladji Doucoure of France heading the opposition.
David Hughes, third in his heat in a time of 13.66sec, also made Saturday's semi-finals but team debutant William Sharman, after finishing fourth in his qualifier with a time of 13.85sec, went out.
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