Darts sensation Luke Littler is set 'to appear on a new football show' to discuss his beloved Man United... as 17-year-old's popularity continues to soar after Bahrain Masters triumph
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Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler is set to appear on a new football TV show.
Littler's popularity has skyrocketed following his excellent recent displays and, as reported by The Sun, he has been lined up as a guest on Matt Lucas' Fantasy Football League show.
The 17-year-old is a huge Manchester United fan and he will discuss his love for the club.
Littler won the Bahrain Masters - his first senior trophy - as he overcame three-time world champion Michael Van Gerwen in the final. Impressively, he hit a nine-darter en route to victory.
Littler finished as runner-up to Luke Humphries at the World Darts Championship after a remarkable run at Alexandra Palace earlier this month, which saw him become a nationwide sensation.
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Darts star Luke Littler is set to appear on Matt Lucas' Fantasy Football League show
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Lucas revealed that the hugely popular Littler will be one of the guests on his show
The Fantasy Football League show is set to return in February. As well as Littler, other guests will include Jack Wilshere, Jermain Defoe, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Tony Adams, Emile Heskey, Stuart Broad and Jill Scott.
Lucas said: 'We have great guests this year including Mo Gilligan and Luke Littler coming on.'
Littler was invited by United to Old Trafford for their 2-2 draw against Tottenham on January 14. He met captain Bruno Fernandes and legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, while he was presented with a United shirt with 'The Nuke - 180' on the back.
Littler was praised by his 21-year-old girlfriend Eloise Milburn following his success at the Bahrain Masters.
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Littler was pictured with United star Bruno Fernandes after visiting Old Trafford recently
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Manchester United welcomed Littler to Old Trafford ahead of their match against Spurs
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Littler poses with the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson during his visit to Old Trafford
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Michael van Gerwen has warned the hugely popular Littler of the dangers of burnout
Milburn wrote on Instagram: 'You never fail to amaze me!! What a win and omggg a 9 darter. Wish I could have seen it in person, so proud,' her first post read after Littler's quarter-final win.
She then shared a follow-up message after the final, stating: 'Just wow! I am so proud! Words do not describe!'.
Meanwhile, Van Gerwen has sent a warning to Littler about the dangers of burnout.
Van Gerwen said: 'Everyone says he is a new kid but everyone knows what he is capable of.
![Littler (right) and his 21-year-old girlfriend Eloise Milburn (middle) attended Saturday's Misfits boxing event in Leeds](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/21/14/80264105-12988567-Littler_right_and_his_21_year_old_girlfriend_Eloise_Milburn_midd-a-10_1705846595159.jpg)
Littler (right) and his 21-year-old girlfriend Eloise Milburn (middle) attended Saturday's Misfits boxing event in Leeds
![The darts star and his partner were seen together at the PDC world darts final on January 3](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/21/14/80245555-12988567-The_darts_star_and_his_partner_were_seen_together_at_the_PDC_wor-a-11_1705846595160.jpg)
The darts star and his partner were seen together at the PDC world darts final on January 3
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Eloise posted an image on Instagram congratulating Littler following his victory
'The crowds, the televisions, everyone wants to make him bigger. But he's already a good player.
'I know you want to push him but let him grow. Let him do his things.
'You have to learn, the crowd has to learn. Everyone who is involved in television will have to learn.
'Don't push him too much. Give him his time and everything will come. No problem.'
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