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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lawrence Ostlere

Can Luke Littler beat Phil Taylor’s record of 16 world titles? Only one thing will decide his legacy in darts

Luke Littler celebrates with the Sid Waddell trophy after victory against Gian van Veen in the final of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace (John Walton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Luke Littler was relaxing with his family in between bursts of practice in the bowels of Alexandra Palace when he started feeling hungry. It was just a couple of hours before the start of the World Darts Championship final, and the reigning champion realised he hadn’t eaten anything all day.

He ordered a margherita pizza, “scranned that”, in his own words, and then went out and defended his world title.

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