Luke Littler beats Gian van Veen 7-1 to win second PDC World Championship title
World number one Littler, 18, becomes first player to successfully defend title since Gary Anderson in 2016
Van Veen was appearing in first World Championship final
Littler wins £1m first prize at Alexandra Palace, London
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Littler 5-1 Van Veen (2-0)
Gian van Veen is still averaging 100 here but it looks like Luke Littler has broken his heart with how well he's playing.
Littler finds tops for a 100 finish to win another leg.
Littler 5-1 Van Veen (1-0)
Sam Drury
BBC Sport at Alexandra Palace
What had looked like it could be such a competitive final has become a procession.
Luke Littler has just been too good.
Littler 5-1 Van Veen (1-0)
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports
Image source, Getty ImagesGian van Veen has had a wonderful tournament but he has to think that it's not over yet. He has to think that Littler is still nowhere near the finishing line.
Littler 5-1 Van Veen (1-0)
Luke Littler is down to a finish first again. He needs 127 with Gian van Veen on 110.
Littler needs all three darts for the double but eventually finds double 10 for seven legs on the spin.
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I was doubting Luke at the start but this is unbelievable darts since losing the first set.
Jon
This isn't a darts match. It's a statement of decade-long domination intent. Littler can win and hold every major trophy at the same time for a long while.
Richard
Littler 5-1 Van Veen (0-0)
The referee has decided to change the board to get rid of that spot of blood.
On we go.
Littler 5-1 Van Veen (3-0)
Luke Littler leaves 60 for the set. He goes twenty and tops. Very drama-free.
Two sets away from another world title and that trophy is almost within his grasp again.
Image source, Getty ImagesLittler 4-1 Van Veen (2-0)
Luke Littler is absolutely dominating Gian van Veen here.
I really didn't expect this.
Littler 4-1 Van Veen (2-0)
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports
This is just turning into an exhibition, it really is.
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We are watching greatness. The real discussion now has to be how many he can win.
Ben, Sunderland
Littler 4-1 Van Veen (2-0)
Seems like there's a spot of blood on the board in the lower five segment. It must have come off someone's hand when collecting darts.
Anyway, Luke Littler isn't too bothered. He nails double five for another break.
Littler 4-1 Van Veen (1-0)
Image source, PA MediaChance for Gian van Veen and he can't take it. It's two vital darts at a double gone and Luke Littler comes back to mop up the leg.
Littler 4-1 Van Veen (0-0)
He can't.
Littler 4-1 Van Veen (0-0)
A 180 to start set six for Luke Littler. He follows it up with another max. He couldn't, could he?
Littler 4-1 Van Veen (0-0)
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports
This really is one-way traffic at the moment. Not only is the scoreline going his way, everything else is going Luke Littler's way.
Littler 4-1 Van Veen (0-0)
Sam Drury
BBC Sport at Alexandra Palace
Luke Littler is averaging 107.06 after five sets.
As good as Gian van Veen is, even if the Dutchman rediscovers his best form, surely there is no way back if Littler keeps going like this?
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Wonder how many people had a chant of 'Ally Pally Wasp' on their bingo card
Paul
Littler 4-1 Van Veen (0-0)
The Ally Pally wasp tried its best to slow Luke Littler down.
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When he went one down people were questioning Littler. Never question Littler. Unplayable.
Simon, Cardiff
Littler 4-1 Van Veen (0-0)
First to seven means this is far from over but Gian van Veen is going to have to produce something very, very special if he's going to win this.