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 will hit a new career-high ranking following his spectacular PDC World Darts Championship glory. But he is still miles off the No1 spot despite beating Michael van Gerwen at Ally

World Darts Championship final is just hours away, with Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen set to face off at the Alexandra Palace in London. And you can still buy tickets right now.

Sensational 17-year-old Luke Littler etched his name into darting history with a 7-3 victory over Michael van Gerwen to become the youngest PDC World Darts Championship winner.

Teenage phenomenon Luke Littler became the youngest ever darts world champion on Friday when he swept past three-time winner Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final.

Luke Littler has become the youngest winner of the World Darts Championship, after thrashing Michael van Gerwen 7-3 at Alexandra Palace. The record was previously held by the 17-year-old's opponent who won the Worlds back in 2014 against Peter Wright aged 24.