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Littler says watching re-run of last year’s final helped him clinch title
Luke Littler with The Sid Waddell Trophy after winning the Paddy Power World Darts Championship final against Michael van Gerwen (not pictured) at Alexandra Palace, London, January 3, 2025
LUKE LITTLER says he had premonitions of winning the World Championship title after 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.
The 17-year-old, who justified his status as the brightest name in the sport, prepared for Friday night’s blockbusting clash with the three-time champion by reminding himself of where it went wrong against Humphries.
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