Littler is showing shades of Tiger Woods in his early dominance of the sport and the pursuit of Taylor’s long-standing World Championship record

Morocco host the 24-nation tournament as Ivory Coast return to defend their crown

World No 1 Luke Littler dismantled his Dutch rival in a 7-1 victory to clinch back-to-back world titles at only 18 years old

Littler was seen swatting away the insect during the showpiece at Alexandra Palace

Littler hammered fellow young gun Van Veen 7-1 with a scintillating performance to claim a second World Darts Championship title at Alexandra Palace in as many years

Luke Littler takes on Gian van Veen for the world title at Alexandra Palace