Meet Luke Littler’s inner circle – Ex-taxi driver dad to ‘girlfriend’ he revealed by accident

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In just one year, Luke Littler has transformed from an unknown darts player into a British sports sensation and a bona fide household name.

The 17-year-old Warrington native first turned heads with his remarkable journey to the PDC World Darts Championship final in January, before adding an impressive 10 titles to his collection this year.

His triumph over rival Luke Humphries to secure his inaugural Premier League title, coupled with his victory in November's exhilarating Grand Slam of Darts, have only fuelled the growing excitement surrounding Littler. 'The Nuke' has climbed to fourth in the PDC Order of Merit, earned a nomination for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, and is now eyeing the World Darts Championship once more - this time entering as the bookmakers' favourite despite his tender age.

Ahead of him beginning his mission to become world champion on Saturday (December 31) evening, his tight-knit team will undoubtedly be there to back him every step of the way. READ MORE: Luke Littler winds up Man City fans with cheeky nine-word response to Man United derby win READ MORE: Luke Littler's impressive net worth, new mystery girlfriend and his luxury mansion Littler's father, Anthony Buckley, has been instrumental in his successful career.