Luke Littler produced a remarkable 4-1 win over Matt Campbell (Picture: Getty)
Luke Litter has booked his place in the last 16 of the World Darts Championship as the teenager continued his dream debut on Wednesday.
The 16-year-old produced a remarkable 4-1 win over Matt Campbell at the Alexandra Palace having already knocked out Christian Kist and Andrew Gilding.
Litter has been tipped to dominate the sport and become the new Phil Taylor or Michael van Gerwen with former darts star Wayne Mardle declaring him the ‘most naturally gifted player’ he has ever seen.
Littler, who has faced chants of ‘you’ve got school in the morning’, is seen by many as a genuine contender to go all the way and secure this year’s title.
Speaking after yet another brilliant win at Ally Pally, Littler told Sky Sports: ‘Unbelievable.
‘I only wanted to win one game and I’ve won three. I’ve battled through it and I’m so happy. I just let my darts do the talking.
‘As soon as I won that first game against Christian Kist I just settled and as soon as I went 2-0 up against Matt I tried to calm myself down because last time it didn’t go too well. I kept composed and got over the line.’
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Three-time world champion John Part hailed Littler after his victory over Campbell and said: ‘Matt [Campbell] got it together in the last couple of sets but Luke [Littler] had every answer. He rolled over Matt early doors.
‘Luke took every advantage and winners do that. They pound you when you are down and make it even worse.
‘He had magical out shots galore. He’s got the talent and for someone facing him now, you’ve got to look at a comprehensively solid performance against him.’
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