Luke Littler feels he must break Phil Taylor’s records to be considered the bestBy Damian Spellman, Press AssociationLuke Littler has conceded that he might one day become the best darts player the world has ever seen, but not until he has eclipsed Phil Taylor’s glittering list of achievements. World number two Luke Humphries described the 19-year-old world champion as “the greatest darts player that ever lived” after losing to him in the final of the World Masters at the weekend. Littler was quick to insist that was not the case and that 14-time world champion Taylor would always occupy that elevated status. But until someone breaks his records, then he’ll always be the best.”Speaking at the same event, Humphries qualified his assessment of Littler, but stood by his estimation of his precocious talent. If we’re battling it out like this for another 10 years, then it probably will go down as one of the greatest ones ever.”

Source: Irish Independent February 04, 2026 16:19 UTC