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 2-1 Van Veen (0-0)
Sam Drury
BBC Sport at Alexandra Palace
Luke Littler reels in the big fish!
Stunning from the world champ. That was real showmanship as well because he didn't need to go for it.
Gian van Veen wasn't even close to a finish but Littler wanted the moment... and got it.
Littler 2-1 Van Veen (0-0)
John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports
He loves these moments and he loves getting the crowd behind him.
Littler 2-1 Van Veen (3-1)
There you go!
Luke Littler provides the first big fish of the game. He wins the third set and goes ahead.
For those new to darts, the "big fish" is a 170 checkout - the maximum score from which you can finish a leg in three darts.
Littler 1-1 Van Veen (2-1)
So, so close for Gian van Veen but he can't hold his throw.
He misses the bullseye as he goes for a 126. Luke Littler responds with a finish to lead in this set.
Littler 1-1 Van Veen (1-1)
John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports
There hasn't really been a lot between them in my mind in the scoring. The potential is always there for walloping a big one in from time to time.
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Gian is forcing Luke to raise his game. Both averaging 110 in that set, this could go to sudden death. Gian looks completely unfazed.
Terry, Weston-super-Mare
Littler 1-1 Van Veen (1-1)
Image source, PA MediaAnother tidy finish.
Two trebleless visits from Gian van Veen make it easier for Littler to hold his throw, but he does so nicely with a 112.
Littler 1-1 Van Veen (0-1)
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports
All the big hitters in world darts have this ability to turn a leg around.
Littler 1-1 Van Veen (0-1)
Image source, Getty ImagesGian van Veen started this leg with a 45 but manages to turn it around.
A 100, 180 and 136 make the difference as he eventually pins tops to hold his throw.
Littler 1-1 Van Veen (0-0)
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports
You could say 1-1 is a fair scoreline.
Littler 1-1 Van Veen (3-2)
A 116, a 127 and a 145.
Some excellent finishing from both players in that set. Let's see how the third set goes.
Littler 1-1 Van Veen (3-2)
Sam Drury
BBC Sport at Alexandra Palace
It's like they were taking it in turns to show off their ridiculous finishing in that set.
Luke Littler takes it in style and already it feels like this could be some final!
Littler 1-1 Van Veen (3-2)
Some frustration from Luke Littler as he missed chances to win the first set.
He raced into a 4-0 lead against Michael van Gerwen in last year's final, but this one looks a lot closer.
He'll feel a lot better after pinching that second set from 2-0 behind in legs.
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GVV is looking really good already, I know it’s early doors but if Luke doesn’t get going, he could be 3 or 4 sets down.
Jon, Devon
Luke will settle in. His match for the taking. Let's go!
Karen, Wirral
I don't know what it is, but I just don't see Littler winning. I hope I'm wrong but it feels like he hasn't shown the peak performance he's capable of against anyone of note. GVV on the other hand has dispatched all with relative ease.
Steven, Manchester
Littler 1-1 Van Veen (3-2)
This is a tight one.
Luke Littler holds his throw to win the set, finishing with a 116. Gian van Veen was waiting on 170.
Littler 0-1 Van Veen (2-2)
A break back from Luke Littler!
Gian van Veen has a dart to win the set but can't find another 127. Luke Littler takes out 60 to make it 2-2.
Littler now has the throw for the set.
Littler 0-1 Van Veen (1-2)
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports
This is the leg. Gian has the darts for a two-set lead.
Littler 0-1 Van Veen (1-2)
Luke Littler nearly takes out 143 to pull a leg back.
He doesn't manage to do it but it doesn't make much difference, because Gian van Veen hasn't reached a finish yet.
A simple double eight to make it 2-1.
Image source, PA MediaLittler 0-1 Van Veen (0-2)
John Part
Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports
The audience cannot believe what they're seeing here. Listen to them.
Littler 0-1 Van Veen (0-2)
Oh! Another ton-plus out from Gian van Veen.
He follows up his 145 with a 127.