Young sports icon whose aim is true

WHEN Luke Littler wins the greatest prize in his sport three times, breaks down social barriers, sets seemingly unachievable records and is regarded in some countries as a sporting deity, then - maybe then you can seriously compare him to Pele.

- DARREN LEWIS

As things stand, the only thing they have in common is raw, jaw-dropping talent and an ascent to greatness at an age when most youngsters are popping pimples.

So yes, in that regard, despite last night's loss he can be compared to the likes of tennis legend Boris Becker, snooker genius Ronnie O'Sullivan, Erling Haaland, a footballing goal machine in Germany at just 18, Martina Hingis, the youngest tennis grand slam champion at only 16, and several others.