Luke Littler produced a surprising show to thrash Gian van Veen 7-1 and win the PDC World Championship for the second 12 months operating.

The 18-year-old Englishman turns into simply the fourth participant to win the title in back-to-back years, becoming a member of Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson in that elite group.

His second victory in solely his third look at Alexandra Palace additionally signifies that solely Taylor, with 14, and Michael van Gerwen, on three, have extra PDC world titles than Littler.

And whereas Littler should still be 12 shy of Taylor’s PDC document, the form of masterclass he placed on towards Van Veen is just going to extend discuss that ‘The Nuke’ may simply chase down what had appeared an insurmountable achievement.

“It is very particular,” Littler instructed Sky Sports activities. “We have got to maintain going, we have to maintain including extra titles. We won’t cease right here. We’re nonetheless on this rollercoaster.”

Littler averaged in extra of 107 for a lot of the match, ultimately coming in at 106.02, to go away Van Veen – at fractionally shy of 100 – trailing helplessly behind.

Having moved into such a dominant place, Littler completed in fashion with a 147 checkout earlier than letting out a roar as he turned to a crowd that had backed him all through the ultimate.

With the £1m prize cash secured, tears flowed as he was congratulated by Van Veen earlier than he was handed the Sid Waddell Trophy by Olympic biking nice Sir Chris Hoy.