Luke Littler reveals the UNUSUAL things he plans to spend his Ally Pally prize money on as 16-year-old darts sensation prepares to face legend Raymond van Barneveld
- Teenager was the big story at the PDC Darts World Championship
- Debutant Littler will face five-time world champion Van Barneveld in the last 16
- Kebab-munching tungsten teen has already made £35,000 from the event
Darts sensation Luke Littler has revealed what he wants to spend his World Cup winnings on – and it may or may not be what you'd expect from a 16-year-old.
The teenager from Runcorn has become the story at Ally Pally this year and has already earned himself a guaranteed £35,000 by reaching the last 16.
'The Nuke' will face one of his heroes in the next round on Saturday – the five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld, 40 years his senior.
That could boost his earnings from the tournament to a guaranteed £50,000 if he reaches the quarter-finals by eliminating the Dutch legend.
But Littler already knows how he'll split the money once his competition is over.
16-year-old Luke Littler was the story of this year's PDC Darts World Championship
Littler has come through the first three rounds of the tournament with impressive displays
On Saturday he will face his hero Raymond van Barneveld in the last sixteen of the Ally Pally
“I always treat myself to a few Under Armor tracksuits,” he told the newspaper Daily telegram.
'And just buy myself a new jacket and get some FIFA points for my Xbox. That's pretty much it.'
The popular FIFA football simulation was renamed EA Sports FC this year after world football's governing body split from the games maker.
Littler can also spend some of the money on driving lessons when he turns 17 on January 21, saying he would “like to start driving” so his father Anthony doesn't have to keep taking him to tournaments.
Earlier this week, Littler told talkSPORT that he plans to take his friends on a trip to Blackpool or Alton Towers after the World Cup.
“All my friends are watching at home, we've always said we have to go to Blackpool or Alton Towers, so I think they'll look at me like 'you pay, Luke' and I'll be like 'yeah, okay'. !”'
It has been a whirlwind few days for Littler, the reigning PDC World Youth Champion, who is making his debut on the sport's biggest stage.
Arsenal stars Aaron Ramsdale (left) and Declan Rice (right) asked Luke Littler for a photo
Ramsdale had a separate photo with Littler in which he said the darts star was the 'most famous 16-year-old in the world right now'
Littler also posed for a photo with Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek (left)
He was delighted to meet Arsenal stars Declan Rice and Aaron Ramsdale – who asked him for a selfie after bumping into him in the lobby of his London hotel.
Littler went to watch Arsenal's 2-0 Premier League defeat to West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening after the PDC and the Gunners arranged hospitality tickets for his family.
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek also posed for a photo with the darts prodigy.
Littler has celebrated his victories on the oche by munching on kebabs in what is quickly becoming a trademark.
Earlier this week he revealed that darts legends Phil 'The Power' Taylor and Michael van Gerwen have given him advice during his remarkable run.
Littler (right) posted a photo of his family enjoying the view from the hospitality area of the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal played West Ham on Thursday
Taylor, who has won a record 16 world championships, has told Littler to stay focused, while Van Gerwen, who has won the trophy three times, offers similar advice.
Littler told Sky Sports: 'I've spoken to him [Taylor] in the hotel and he and Michael van Gerwen said 'keep up the good work' and 'keep your mind focused'.
“That's all I've tried, staying sober.”