Littler reveals plan to complete historic darts clean sweep

LUKE LITTLER insists his bid to make darts history is “definitely on”.

The world No1 is chasing an unprecedented clean sweep of the sport's biggest titles this season, a feat not even Phil Taylor could achieve.

Littler, 19, has already captured the World Championship, Masters, UK Open, World Cup and World Matchplay this year.

The Nuke also became the first player to smash through the £3million barrier on the PDC Order of Merit.

Despite snubbing all 26 Players Championship events so far this season, Littler has confirmed he will compete at the overseas ProTours after the World Series Finals on September 20.

His absence has left qualification for Minehead hanging in the balance.

Littler currently sits £25,500 behind Martin Schindler, who occupies the final qualifying place in 64th, with EIGHT ProTour events remaining.

The teen sensation knows he will need a strong finish on the circuit to secure his place at the Players Championship Finals, which take place from November 27 to 29.

He said: “Obviously there have been crucial moments in tournaments that I’ve gone on to win where, in the first round, players have missed one dart at double to beat me.

“Then I go on to win the game. Sometimes it can get really, really close. Last-leg deciders, winning by two clear legs.

“Everyone knows I’ve got to go to the Leicester ProTours. The next one to look for is the World Series in Amsterdam.

“If I win that, then it’s Monday and Tuesday in Den Bosch for more ProTours. We’re looking further into it.

“The clean sweep is definitely on.”

Littler will return to action on August 25 at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena for Players Championship 27.

The 14-time major winner opted to skip his Australian Darts Masters and New Zealand Masters title defences next month to enjoy a Disneyland trip with girlfriend Faith and his family.

Words: Aaron Nijjar

Image: Taylor Lanning