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'Making Warrington proud!' - Jesse Lingard sends message of support to teenage darts star Luke Littler for World Darts Championship final

Jesse Lingard sent his support to young darts star Luke Littler, as the 16-year-old eventually lost Wednesday's World Darts Championship final.

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  • Lingard wished luck to teenage Darts star Luke Littler
  • Littler lost in the World Darts Championship final
  • Lingard linked with a move to Everton

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Former Manchester United star Lingard sent a message of support to 16-year-old British Darts player Littler ahead of his contest against Luke Humphries in the World Darts Championship on Wednesday.

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  • WHAT JESSE LINGARD SAID

    The England international shared a photo of Littler on his Instagram story where he wrote, "Making Warrington proud brother. @lukethenukelittler let's go."

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Another English Darts star, Luke Humphries, defeated the teenager 7-4 in a closely fought contest to win his first-ever World Dart Championship title. After a memorable run to the final, Littler was aiming to become the youngest ever Darts champion.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR JESSE LINGARD?

    The 31-year-old has been a free agent since Nottingham Forest released him at the end of the 2022/23 season. Thereafter he underwent trials with West Ham United and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, but no offers have been put to him. The player is currently being linked with a move to Premier League side Everton.

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