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Inside biggest day of Luke Littler's life with Football Manager in his routine

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Teenager enjoyed a go on popular laptop game before taking to Ally Pally stage
Teenager enjoyed a go on popular laptop game before taking to Ally Pally stage

LUKE LITTLER tucked into an hearty late breakfast before playing Football Manager on the biggest day of his life.

The 16-year-old narrowly missed out on becoming world champion of darts on his senior darts debut.

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Luke Littler has lifted the lid on his brilliant pre-final routineCredit: ITV Good Morning Britain
He told GMB he had an epic late breakfast before enjoying a game of Football Manager
He told GMB he had an epic late breakfast before enjoying a game of Football ManagerCredit: ITV Good Morning Britain

And he has now lifted the lid on his incredible routine ahead of last night’s final.

Littler suffered a heartbreaking 7-4 defeat to Luke Humphries at the World Darts Championship on Wednesday.

The teen was just one throw away from taking a 5-2 lead in the thriller.

Fans in hysterics as Price wears EAR DEFENDERS to block boos but still losesFans in hysterics as Price wears EAR DEFENDERS to block boos but still loses

But he had to settle for the runners-up prize of £200,000, having initially aimed to win just one match at the Ally Pally.

Littler knocked out plenty of big names along the way, including fan favourite Rob Cross and childhood Raymond van Barneveld – both former world champs.

And with his 17th birthday on the horizon, Littler has been tipped by new world No1 Humphries to “dominate darts” in the future.

Despite losing the final, he has already established himself as a national favourite.

It led to an appearance on ITV show Good Morning Britain today.

Littler sent out a Snapchat post just minutes before he went on stage
Littler sent out a Snapchat post just minutes before he went on stageCredit: Snapchat - Luke Littler

Presenters Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard were both full of praise for Littler’s exploits.

And talk soon turned to his pre-final routine, with the ace previously revealing how he’s been eating ham-and-cheese omelettes – as well as pizzas – to fuel his success on stage.

Littler admitted he kept the faith with his usual margherita ahead of the showdown with Humphries.

However, he opted for scrambled eggs and beans instead of his usual omelette after rolling out of bed at midday.

Littler also kicked back before last night’s 8.15pm start with a round of Football Manager on his laptop.

Price may boycott Ally Pally after exit as he blocks boos with ear defendersPrice may boycott Ally Pally after exit as he blocks boos with ear defenders

And moments before he went out to play, he even shared a picture of his dressing room with fans on Snapchat.

But the new world No31, who started the tournament ranked 164th, is now eager to return home.

That’s because, like a typical teenager, he’s missed playing on his beloved Xbox games console.

Littler said on GMB: “I had scrambled eggs and beans on toast – for dinner (lunch), I woke up at 12.

“Then we go to the venue, sign everyone in, get the wristbands on, have my margherita pizza.

“Then I throw for like half an hour, 45 minutes. Go and bull up, see who throws first.

“Play a bit of Football Manager then back on the board.

“I can’t wait to go back on my Xbox! (I didn’t bring it) because I didn’t expect to get to the final! 100 per cent (I’d have bought it).”

Anthony Chapman

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