Luke Littler reveals emotional three-word message to mum moments after darts wonderkid’s latest World Championship win
LUKE LITTLER’S inspirational three-word message to his mum proves the teenager believes he can be crowned world champion next week.
Littler, 16, continued his sensational run at Ally Pally as he secured his last-16 spot in style.
The Warrington warrior thumped Canadian Matt Campbell 4-1 last night to bank himself a cool £35,000 in prize money.
But as he broke down in tears celebrating with his mum Lisa – who missed his first two wins due to work – he delivered an emotional rallying cry.
Littler declared: “The dream continues.”
That dream is to go all the way at the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship, lifting the Sid Waddell trophy and pocketing the £500,000 winner’s cheque on January 3.
And with his odds tumbling by the round – from 150-1 at the start of the tournament to 10-1 – and his confidence soaring, Littler is daring to dream.
He said: “I started crying when I saw my mum in the crowd.
“She was nervous. I saw her with her head in her hands.
“I said to her, ‘The dream continues.’
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“She said the same thing.”
Littler raced into a 2-0 lead after the first two sets then came from 2-0 down to claim the third 3-2.
Part-time welder Campbell did take the fourth after his young opponent just missed a match dart on the Bullseye.
But it only delayed the inevitable as Littler wrapped up victory with double tops.
After his touching moment with his mum, the teen regained his composure to pose for a photo with Manchester United footballer Donny van de Beek backstage at Ally Pally.
He then headed for his customary celebratory kebab before a couple of days off ahead of Saturday’s showdown with either Jim Williams or his hero Raymond van Barneveld.
Littler added: “Playing Raymond would be unbelievable.
“Win or lose, I’ll still be happy with making the last 16.”