Luke Littler may have missed out on glory at the World Darts Championship last night but the teenage sensation from Runcorn is still a hero to his proud friends and family
Despite losing the final Luke The Nuke s fairytale journey saw him beat some of the best in the world and become the youngest player to ever compete in the annual event s final.
Speaking the morning after the final, which saw his tournament journey come to an end as he lost to world number one Luke Humphries 7-4, Littler said he had a lie-in on the day of the match.
Regardless of the outcome, Littler will leave the Alexandra Palace on Wednesday six figures richer, claiming either a £200,000 prize for making the final or half a million for winning it.
The 16-year-old s family have been crucial to his eye-catching success, which has helped him bag more than £100,000 in prize money already and secure a place in the World Championship final.