LUKE LITTLER is keeping a steely focus on being darts’ top thrower despite a long line of girls vying for his attention.
The world champion has amassed a small fortune over the past 12 months as he has become a household name up and down the country, but he’s keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
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ReutersThe teenager was crowned world darts champion earlier this month[/caption]
Littler, who turned 18 on Tuesday, has opened up on life since his £500,000 payday for lifting the Sid Waddell trophy at Ally Pally earlier this month.
And it would seem that one of the fallouts from his success is an abundance of girls trying to take him on a date – since his recent split from ex-girlfriend Eloise Milburn.
Speaking to the Mail, he said: “Extra attention comes with me winning the world title and certain reporting restrictions are lifted at the age of 18 so that will have an impact.
“And if I keep winning, I’m not making it easier for myself, am I?’
“I have had a few requests from girls to meet up, but I generally don’t reply.
“It’s just people looking at me and the money I am making, and they want part of that.”
Littler has his head screwed on properly, not least because his parents are making sure he keeps his feet on the ground.
He explained: “My mum and dad told me to keep the friends I have. Give it a few years and I may meet someone along the way.
ReutersLittler split from ex-girlfriend Eloise Milburn last year[/caption]
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“I have a couple of good friends from school and a few friends from different schools.
“They are doing well. They have apprenticeships, at Asda or McDonald’s, or want to be plumbers or electricians. All have good jobs and are trying to make money for themselves.”
It’s not just his mum and dad that are looking out for him though, Littler has also revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson made sure to tell his dad to keep him grounded.
Littler is making sure that his hefty winnings are kept for him and his family, who have moved out of their semi-detached house in Warrington into a five-bedroom “mansion” on a street known to locals as “Millionaire’s Road”.
But he’s had some time to treat himself as well as the ones he love – deservedly so.
The Nuke, who is only just old enough to buy himself a pint, splashed out on a £5,500 Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph watch, something he describes as the “only stylish thing” in his wardrobe.
And although he admitted that he doesn’t want “fancy bags or anything like that”, there is one other big purchase the tungsten tossing sensation would like next.
Littler has his eyes on his first ever car – a Mercedes – despite never getting behind the wheel before.
He said: “I just need to pass my test. But it’s about finding the time with my playing darts tournaments all over the world.
“I have never been behind the wheel. I’ve not done it but have always wanted to drive.
“There are crash courses in Blackpool and Liverpool where you do 40 hours for five days. I’ll do those in either place if I can, when I am not busy, which I usually am.”
AlamyLittler was sporting his new watch at the World Darts Championship[/caption]
GettyThe star paraded his trophy at Old Trafford last weekend[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
