Darts prodigy Luke Littler fired a defiant message to any critics at the Ally Pally - continuing his quest for a historic World Darts Championship title on Saturday.
The 17-year-old triumphed over Ian White with a 4-1 score-line in their third-round clash, teeing up a face-off with Ryan Joyce.
Despite the final score suggesting ease, Littler had to dig deep for the victory. After his remarkable journey to last January's final, he remains a strong contender to clinch the title this time around.
Having exploded on to the darts scene last year at just 16, Littler has dominated the sport over the past year, with eyes firmly set on lifting the trophy at Ally Pally.
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