Luke Littler celebrates his debut World Darts Championship victory with a kebab and bottle of Fanta… as the 16-year-old who is still too young to drink alcohol and took his GCSEs this year  cruises into the next round at Ally Pally

  • Luke Littler posted an incredible average of 106.12 and hit seven 180s on his debut
  • The youngster passed Christian Kist and booked his place in the second round
  • He kept his interview promise by celebrating with a kebab after his victory

Luke Littler celebrated his astonishing debut at the World Darts Championship with a kebab and bottles of Fanta and Coke.

The 16-year-old put in a scintillating performance at Alexandra Palace to get past Christian Kist 3-0, averaging 106.12 and seven 180s along the way.

To the chants of 'You have school tomorrow morning' from the Ally Pally, he cruised past his Dutch opponent into the second round, where he will play current UK Open champion Andrew Gilding.

It was an incredible victory for the youngster who would have completed his final exams only six months ago and is still too young to drink alcohol, vote, bet or drive.

So while his competitors might enjoy their tournament victories with a beer, Littler sticks to the soft drinks.

Luke Littler kept his promise by celebrating his famous darts win with a kebab

The 16-year-old put in a scintillating performance at Alexandra Palace to get past Christian Kist

He said he would celebrate his victory with a kebab and bottles of Coke and Fanta

After his win he said: 'I'll treat myself to a kebab. Get myself a few bottles of Coke and bottles of Fanta.”

It seems he has kept his promise as a photo of him enjoying a kebab on his big night has gone viral.

His average of 106.12 is the best of the tournament so far, and he won nine of the eleven legs within 19 minutes of play.

The youngster, who is not allowed to wear a Paddy Power patch due to his age, said of his chances of winning the tournament: 'If I average 106 in every match from now on I have a chance.

'All nerves are gone now. This one is at the top. It was weird seeing little kids with my own top on.

'It was a huge experience. The audience was always singing. I'm glad they were on my side and that it helped me get over the finish line even more.

“I couldn't sleep on Tuesday night because I was so excited about this match.

“I was nervous as I walked along, but when I got on stage I said, 'Wow.' I didn't want to crawl into my own shell. I wanted to be myself and I did that.'

Littler received chants of “you have school tomorrow morning” and is said to have completed his final exams only six months ago

He received praise for his win from his hero Phil Taylor, who said it was a 'great achievement'

Littler received praise after the match from his hero Phil Taylor, who said: 'Great performance from Luke the Nuke. Well done buddy, stay focused.”

Sky Sports pundit Wayne Mardle, meanwhile, said: 'You have just witnessed something extraordinary.

“Luke Littler may be the most naturally talented player I have ever seen. Why can't he win the World Championship?

It was a memorable evening at the World Darts Championship as two-time winner Peter Wright crashed out of the competition.

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