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Friends of darts finalist tell of pride ahead of final

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Friends of darts finalist tell of pride ahead of final

Friends of darts finalist tell of pride ahead of final

The friends of darts player Luke Littler have told of their pride ahead of the World Darts Championship final tonight.

The 16-year-old, who has now earned £200,000, is the youngest person to reach the final, overtaking Kirk Shepherd who was 21 years and 88 days old in 2008.

Littler's friend and fellow darts player said: "he knows how good he can play, everyone knows.

This is just another level, he's done so well." Report by Kennedyl.

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