If it was ever unsure earlier than this World Championship, Littler has emphatically confirmed he’s the very best participant on the planet proper now.

The size of his achievements over his first two years on the principle PDC tour additionally put him on par, if not above, a complete host of darts greats.

Solely Phil Taylor, with 14, and Michael van Gerwen, on three, have gained extra PDC world titles than Littler, who can be simply the fourth participant to triumph in successive years.

Gary Anderson was the earlier particular person to take action in 2015 and 2016 and, remarkably, Littler has already gained extra main PDC titles each than the 55-year-old Scot and Adrian Lewis, who gained consecutive world titles in 2011 and 2012.

All of this earlier than his nineteenth birthday.

Eric Bristow was 23 when he gained his second BDO world title – a yr after his first – whereas Van Gerwen, at 24, was the youngest winner of the PDC crown earlier than Littler got here alongside.

Given Taylor was 31 when he claimed his second of 16 complete world titles and 34 earlier than he clinched his first within the PDC, Littler is nicely forward of the sport – particularly when you think about “The Energy” gained his final aged 52.

Whether or not you may think about Littler nonetheless taking part in on the 2060 World Championship is one other matter however it’s most actually doable, making overhauling Taylor’s file appear an actual chance.

“It is so far-off, 14 to go. One other 15 or 16 years, I would say…” Littler joked.

“I feel I might [beat Taylor’s record] if I keep round lengthy sufficient and hold the starvation.

“However like Michael van Gerwen says, as soon as the starvation goes there isn’t any level taking part in – however there’s plenty of starvation left inside me.

“If it occurs, it occurs. I will be round for a really very long time and I am right here to win.

“If I get 5 – 6, I will be joyful.”