Luke ‘the Nuke’ Littler, 16, storms by way of to World Darts Championship semi-final after beating rival Brendan Dolan

Teenage darts celebrity Luke Littler is constant along with his fairy-tale run on the World Darts Championship after securing his place within the semi-final.

The-16-year-old Warrington schoolboy Luke ‘The Nuke’ swept apart veteran Brendan Dolan 5-1 with ease throughout an exhilarating showdown at London’s Alexandra Palace.

It means {the teenager}, dubbed the Prince of the Palace, has now bagged himself a £100,000 payday for reaching the semi-final of the match – and turning into the youngest participant in historical past to take action. 

Talking of his victory, the delighted teen advised Sky Sports activities: ‘Wow, I am in a semi-final on my debut. I am glad to get right here. I’ve earned it… It is gone nicely at present.

‘If I stick with it I’ve received an excellent probability [of winning] now. I am dreaming. I am two video games away. I am positively fascinated with lifting the title.’

Chants of ‘there’s just one Luke Littler’ rang out from inside Alexandra Palace and followers celebrated within the teenager’s win. 

The teenager dominated the sport, profitable 4 straight units again to again earlier than Dolan threatened a comeback, taking the fifth.

However ultra-cool Luke the Nuke refused to be overwhelmed, and stormed by way of the ultimate set, demolishing his skilled opponent on the oche. 

Requested about how he ‘regained his composure’, {the teenager} shrugged and mentioned: ‘I used to be 4 nil up, I simply thought I used to be one away. However Brendan got here again, gained the set, then we had a break. I simply actually wished to get it over the road.’

The motion sealed off yet one more magical day for the teenage darts celebrity, who has develop into a family identify through the match – with followers adoringly dubbing him the ‘Ronaldo of darts’ after the famed Portuguese soccer ace. 

It adopted the boy marvel’s unimaginable show in opposition to his idol Raymond van Barneveld, who he beat 4-1 on Saturday to safe his place within the quarters. 

And to toast his victory, Luke the Nuke celebrated with followers snapping selfies as he declared he would win the match outright. ‘I will likely be bringing it again,’ mentioned Luke with a smile. 

Littler now faces fellow Brit Rob Cross within the semi-finals, a earlier world champion who additionally gained the match on his debut, toppling legendary Phil ‘The Energy’ Taylor.