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 hammers Michael van Gerwen to win first World Championship - The 17-year-old sensation beat Van Gerwen 7-3 in a one-sided final to become the youngest ever world champion.

Luke Littler has risen to No 2 in the PDC Order of Merit after winning the World Darts Championship on Friday night. The 17-year-old thumped Michael van Gerwen 7-3 to secure glory at Alexandra Palace,

Michael van Gerwen could be receiving a fine in the near future, compounding his misery after losing to Luke Littler in the WDC final.

Luke Littler v Michael van Gerwen – how the rivals match up ahead of final - Littler is trying to win his first World Championship title while Van Gerwen is chasing a fourth.

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,