“LUKE LITTLER has revealed the players he wants to AVOID at the World Championship. The teen sensation is preparing for his world crown defence, starting this weekend with exhibitions in Scotland. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Luke Littler has revealed who he does not want to face at the World Darts Championship”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
The teen sensation is preparing for his world crown defence, starting this weekend with exhibitions in Scotland.
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Luke Littler has revealed who he does not want to face at the World Darts ChampionshipCredit: Shutterstock Editorial 
Littler is looking to defend the title he won last yearCredit: Shutterstock Editorial But ‘The Nuke’, 18, admitted he would rather not play fan favourites 21-year-old Beau Greaves and 71-year-old stalwart Paul Lim when the big one kicks off in just under a fortnight.
He said: “It’s all about getting your head down and getting over the line. Like I always do, shut them fans up and lift the trophy.
“Beau Greaves and Paul Lim, they are the ones I don’t want.”
Littler faces Lithuanian Darius Labanauskas in his opening clash at the Ally Pally on December 11.
Last year, after coming through a tense encounter with Ryan Meikle in his first match, ‘The Nuke’ burst into tears after taking a narrow win.
He admits the nerves will return, adding: “It’s going to be the same. I was nervous when I wasn’t champion. As reigning champion there’s going to be a bit of nerves.
“But once I get a few legs on the board, I’ll be good to go.
“It won’t be worse (as champion), I know what to expect. If I get the shakes or something, I know what to do. There’s going to be nerves, 100 per cent.”
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Littler was also asked, as a Manchester United fan, would he prefer his footie side to win the Premiership or retain his world title, he smiled: “No, I’d want to win this again.”
He was also delighted to be on the front of the new Panini World Darts Championship sticker album – which have already sold out.
Littler added: “At the minute I’ve spent a fair bit on cards, I’ve got a collection going on at home.
“But this Panini album for darts looks good. I can’t wait to open a few packs.”
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