Kebab-mad Luke Littler, 16, reveals the hearty daily diet that has fuelled him to the World Darts Championship final
TEEN SENSATION Luke Littler is within touching distance of the Holy Grail of darts – thanks to omelettes and pizza.
The Boy Wonder, 16, crushed former world champion Rob Cross 6-2 on a night of magical drama at the PDC World Darts Championship.
Sky SportsLuke Littler revealed his hearty daily diet after beating Rob Cross[/caption]
Dan CharityThe kebab-mad teen booked his place in Wednesday’s final with a 6-2 win[/caption]
If he wins seven sets tonight, he will become the youngest person ever to take possession of the famous Sid Waddell Trophy.
Littler, who turns 17 on January 21, is eyeing the £500,000 in one of the greatest stories ever seen in British sport.
Rookie Littler said: “It’s crazy to think I’m in a world championship final on my debut.
“I was happy winning one game. Now I can go all the way.
“I will just do what I have been doing. In the morning, I will go for my ham-and-cheese omelette. Then for lunch, I will have my pizza.
“I will practice on the board. That’s what I have done every day.”
Littler averaged 106.05 across the eight sets and took out checkouts of 149, 142 and 132 in another astonishing performance to kick out the 2018 world darts champion.
Only senior pros and former world champions Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld have averaged more than that in the semi-finals of this tournament.
Littler has made no secret of his love for kebabs during the tournament
The Warrington teenager, who is the reigning world youth champion, has earned a minimum of £200,000 for making a maiden final against either Luke Humphries or Scott Williams.
He said: “It is crazy to hear that and about those big names.
“It is not easy up there. You are playing Rob, who won on his debut. At the end, Rob said to me: ‘God bless, respect to you. Do it.’
“I came here and I just wanted to win my first-round game. I’ve just settled on that stage since the first game.
“It takes me a few legs to settle. Once I find that rhythm, I’m good to go.
“I have to stay focused throughout the game. No matter how long it goes on for.
“I learned in the second round with Andrew Gilding, when I was 2-0 up, I let all my emotions out and he won a set after the break.
“For now, if I do go two, three sets clear, I will compose myself and remember it is not the finish.
Sky SportsLittler explained his success is in part thanks to omelettes and pizzas[/caption]
“If my game is there, it’s there. I always say, whatever Luke Littler turns up, the outcome of the match will be won or lost. I threw well again.”
Littler has also made no secret of his love for kebabs during the tournament.
After celebrating his first-round win by tucking into one, he revealed his favourite order is a doner wrap with mayonnaise and lettuce.
However, he shocked fans by instead opting for a McDonalds following his third-round win over Matt Campbell.
Now into the final, Littler is on the verge of winning free kebabs for life.
As well as the £500,000 in prize money, he has also been offered free kebabs for life by Oxford Street eatery Kebhouze.
The restaurant have promised the teenager a black card for an endless supply of meals if he achieves the remarkable feat.
