PHIL YOUR BOOTS KID

Power says Littler has all the time in world to beat his 16

- BY MIKE WALTERS

PHIL TAYLOR hasn't ruled out Luke Littler surpassing his record stockpile of 16 world titles - because he's got a 12-year head start.

The Power was exactly 29 years and four months old when he landed the first of his world championship crowns in 1990 by demolishing mentor Eric Bristow in the final.

But Littler conquered the globe at 17 when he beat Michael van Gerwen to become the youngest darts world champion in history.

The Power, 52 when he wore the PDC World Championship crown for the last time in 2013, watched Luke the Nuke at Alexandra Palace on Friday night and said: "It's entirely up to him how long he plays, how dedicated he remains and how many titles he wins.

"For now, just let the kid play. He's a world champion at 17, and he's just brilliant.