Luke Humphries hailed rising star Luke Littler after beating the teen 7-4 in a high-quality World Darts Championship final.

Littler, 16, was leading 4-2 at one stage but Cool Hand turned up the heat to rattle off five straight sets and land his first Sid Waddell Trophy.

An emotional Humphries was full of praise for his opponent after his triumph.

The 28-year-old told Sky Sports: "I honestly could not put into words how great this feels.

"In the back of my mind all day I thought, 'Get this one now because this guy is going to dominate world darts soon'.

"He is an incredible talent and is going to win lots of these. I'm world champion and world No1. I can't ask for more. I really can't...https://nairabet.bet/2024/01/04/humphries-backs-littler-to-dominate-darts-after-overcoming-teen-in-final/