Luke Littler fights off Ross Smith to reach quarter-finals of World Masters

Luke Littler saw off a determined display from Ross Smith to close out a 4-1 victory as he marched into the quarter-finals of the Winmau World Masters in Milton Keynes.

World champion Littler – who had survived a match dart before edging past Mike De Decker 3-2 on Friday night – looked in the mood as he claimed the first set with a 116 average.

Former European champion Smith landed two maximums at the start of the second set, but then busted his 59 finish, allowing Littler back in to pinch the leg when he took out 84 on the bullseye before a 13-dart hold saw him swiftly secure a 2-0 lead.

That was some silly darts, wasn't it