WHIZZ-KID LUKE WON'T RULE WORLD

Humphries' warning to rival

- Mike Walters

LUKE HUMPHRIES says Luke Littler is playing like a legend who has ruled the oche for 20 years but warned the teenager will not go on to dominate darts.

'Cool Hand Luke' holds the big trophies, yet 17-year-old Littler has the social media following of a Hollywood celebrity.

But Humphries, who beat 'Luke the Nuke' in the PDC World Championship final, would not swap his major titles for fame, even if his rival is the one attracting unprecedented viewing figures and sponsorship to the oche.

Humphries, below, said: "Does his success take the shine off me being world champion? The honest answer is no.

"What would I rather have lots of media attention or the Sid Waddell Trophy? I'd rather be world champion, but I don't feel like the shine has been taken away from me.