He is only behind Michael van Gerwen, who he could meet in the final, with the Dutchman the previous youngest winner of the tournament at 24.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-12914135/Luke-Littler-teenage-sensation-16-year-old-darts-Prince-Palace-Nuke.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Him and Michael van Gerwen have been saying keep it up, keep your head focused and that's all I can do, keep level-headed."

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersport/1850247/Darts-news-LIVE-Luke-Littler-Van-Barneveld-Anderson-Humphries

Michael Smith said his stunning nine-dart finish in the Championship final gave him belief he could beat Michael van Gerwen and claim a first title.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23227000.nine-darter-gave-michael-smith-belief-win-world-championship/?ref=rss

Monday night's quarter-finals will be between Michael van Gerwen and Scott Williams at 7.15pm followed by Luke Humphries and Dave Chisnall at approximately 9pm.

Source: https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/24020132.luke-littler-v-brendan-dolan-world-championship-last-eight-start-time/?ref=rss