Darts prodigy was already 'scarily good' at 12

World number one Luke Humphries won his semi-final on Tuesday

Darts world number one Luke Humphries has said teenage sensation Luke Littler was "scarily good" when he was just 12 years old.

Humphries, from Newbury in Berkshire, will take on 16-year-old Littler in the PDC World Championship Final at London's Alexandra Palace from 19:30 GMT.

But the pair first played each other in a competition on Hayling Island in 2019.

A social media post, which Littler uploaded after losing to Humphries in the quarter-final, has resurfaced and been viewed thousands of times online.

Speaking ahead of their rematch, Humphries said of his opponent: "I remember knowing that when you're a 12-year-old playing that good there is some talent there.

"He has shown that he is the real deal and regardless of what happens he has got a bright future."

Humphries beat Scott Williams 6-0 on Tuesday evening to set up the final with Littler.

"It feels amazing. I would never have imagined myself to be the world number one, that is a special, special feeling," he told Sky Sports.

"I know that I've got a big part to say in the final."

On Littler, Humphries added: "I've seen the way he's played many, many times but when you come on this stage it can be a lot tougher but he's just proved that he's got a lot of bottle.

"I've got an uphill task and hopefully we can give the people one of the best world finals ever seen."

In their original meeting in Hampshire the prize money was £250.

The winner of the world championship final will receive £500,000.