“Before Gary leaves, that would be the dream" - 15-year-old Mitchell Lawrie wants World Cup of Darts partnership with Gary Anderson

Mitchell Lawrie is only 15 years old, but he is already regarded as one of the biggest talents in darts. The young Scot, nicknamed “Wee Sox,” is making waves on the WDF circuit and is now openly voicing his ambitions.

His ultimate dream? To represent Scotland at the PDC World Cup of Darts alongside compatriot and two-time world champion Gary Anderson.

On paper, that seems a remarkable scenario. The age difference between Lawrie and Anderson is a full forty years. Yet the teenager is anything but deterred. “Before Gary leaves, that would be the dream,” Lawrie told Oche180.

The young thrower from Renfrew has every reason to dream big. He is enjoying a sensational rise. On his Lakeside debut, the WDF’s showcase stage, he reached the final straight away. In addition, he has already claimed seven WDF-ranked titles, an impressive haul for someone his age.

Even so, the road to the national team is anything but open. Scotland traditionally boasts a strong crop of players. Besides Anderson, names like Peter Wright, Cameron Menzies, and Alan Soutar are regular candidates for the World Cup selection. Wright in particular remains a key factor, according to Lawrie. “Peter says he still has many years left in him. If you know yourself you can still do it, I believe he still can."

"I believe Peter is still a great player. On his day, he is just as dangerous as anybody else," Lawrie adds. “Him and Gary still do great when they play pairs. Last year, they ran into a great Netherlands side that played really well. They played Gian van Veen and Danny Noppert. Gian van Veen, his year speaks for itself, and Danny Noppert was very unlucky not to get in the Premier League."

If becoming a PDC pro happens, it will also mean a small but notable change: his walk-on music. At the moment, Lawrie walks on to “The Glen” by Beluga Lagoon, the same entrance music as compatriot Cameron Menzies. In the PDC, it’s customary for players to have a unique walk-on.

“I say we play a game of rock, paper, scissors! I’ve got a few in mind," Lawrie says. “I don’t actually, right now, off the top of my head, know what I would go with.”

These are the kinds of details that show how close the next step already is for the Scottish talent. While many players at 15 are still dreaming of a career, Lawrie seems to be living that dream already.

The coming years will be crucial for his development. If he can maintain his current level and take the right steps toward the PDC, his dream could well become reality. A Scottish duo of a living legend and a teenage phenomenon? In darts, it may be less unrealistic than it sounds.