LUKE LITTLER may never return to Germany following the World Cup of Darts.
Littler and England team-mate Luke Humphries were dumped out of the tournament by the host nation.
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The English received a harsh reception as the German crowd booed relentlessly.
Littler, 18, was on the end of boos from his very first dart which left him “completely rattled”.
Belgian darts legend Erik Clarys hit out at the crowd as it could have an “effect” on players as young as Littler.
He said on VTM: “Just imagine being Luke Littler.
“He’s still so young. Everywhere else, he’s celebrated – but here in Germany, he’s being booed from start to finish.
“I’ve worked with kids his age on the Development Tour.
“You can’t imagine the effect something like this has on young players.
“It gets into your head. All you want to do is go home. Far away.”
His comments were echoed by darts commentator Rudy Lanssens, who claimed that Littler may not return to the country as the fans’ behaviour was “out of order”.
He added: “This wouldn’t happen in Belgium – at least not so obviously and unsportingly.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if Luke Littler never sets foot in Germany again.
“This kind of behaviour is absolutely out of order.
“The PDC has to step in – this is completely unacceptable.”
The England pair were slammed for a lack of teamwork by Welsh ace Gerwyn Price.
Price insisted that they lacked “connection” and that they needed more “camaraderie off the stage”.
Fans compared the shocking exit of the tournament to the failures of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard with the England national football team.
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