Littler shot to prominence at the PDC World Darts Championship, where he finished as runner-up to Luke Humphries, at the age of just 16. His run to the final saw him capture the imagination of the nation, and the United fan was subsequently invited to Old Trafford to watch their clash with Spurs on Sunday, with the club presenting him with a custom away shirt with 'The Nuke' and '180' emblazoned across the back.