
Luke Littler had ‘visions’ of world title win after re-run of last year’s final
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luke Littler’s charge to his first World Championship title was inspired by watching a re-run of last year’s final defeat to Luke Humphries. Littler became the youngest world champion ever when he demolished Michael van Gerwen in a one-sided final at Alexandra Palace to avenge the heartache of 12 months ago. I kind of knew what went wrong last year, but just to recap and just go over what I did wrong, it was the right thing to do for myself.” Friday night’s final was the hottest ticket in town as the two biggest names in the sport went head-to-head for the Sid Waddell Trophy. Luke Littler became the youngest world champion “If they allow me to then, I am sure I will go to Old Trafford,” he added.
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