DOUBLE TOTS
Daily Mirror UK|January 15, 2024
LEIGHTON BENNETT, the original boy wonder of darts before Luke Littler stole his thunder, has signalled the start of a new arms race by winning a PDC Tour card.
DOUBLE TOTS

'Boom Boom' Bennett, 18, and Luke the Nuke will have us diving for the air raid shelters for years after their simultaneous ascent into the professional ranks.

While 16-year-old Littler was a guest of his beloved Manchester United at Old Trafford yesterday after a fairytale run to the PDC World Championship final at Alexandra Palace, Bennett (right) was celebrating his triumph at Q School to join him on the Pro Tour.

Bennett, who beat 16-time world champion Phil Taylor in an exhibition, game five years ago (top), admitted: "Seeing Luke do so well at Ally Pally gave me the kick up the backside I needed.

Now the two old junior rivals will cross paths regularly at PDC floor tournaments and Bennett, who suffered a dip in form through adolescence, sank to his knees in tears when his place on the travelling circus was confirmed.

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