Luke Littler lifted the lid on what Michael van Gerwen told him after his historic victory in the World Darts Championship final on Friday evening. Having come up short in last year’s final on debut,

Luke Littler has become the youngest world champion in darts history after the 17-year-old Englishman lived up to his billing as Britain's latest sporting superstar.

Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen are set to write to latest chapter of their engrossing rivalry when they face off in the World Darts Championship final on Friday. The pair have been the two outsanding players this year at Ally Pally and cruised through their semi-finals to set up a blockbuster final which has all the makings of a potential classic.

Luke Littler, 17, defeated Michael van Gerwen 7–3 at Alexandra Palace, London, to win his first PDC World Darts Championship title. The teenager takes the record of the competition’s youngest ever winner,

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Three-time winner Michael van Gerwen beats Callan Rydz to set up a semi-final against Chris Dobey at the PDC World Championship.

Michael van Gerwen has hinted that Chris Dobey may well struggle under pressure when the pair meet in the World Darts Championship semi-finals on Thursday night. MVG booked his spot in the semis with a brilliant 5-3 win over Callan Rydz which saw the Dutchman average over 103 and continue his run of improving his average in each round at Alexandra Palace.

The Dutchman was gracious in defeat and offered his younger rival some heartfelt advice as Littler couldn't hold back his emotions.