"He is getting on a bit, isn't he" jokes Luke Littler on Gary Anderson, would love to see him return to Premier League Darts

Luke Littler joked that Gary Anderson is getting on a bit but would love to see him back in the Premier League Darts fold after he lifted the Grand Slam of Darts title on Sunday night.

Littler defeated all comers and said that his diet consisted of an energy drink and some Drumstick Squashies for glory. But it is a milestone too in what is his first PDC ranking major title and one to savour after a heavy win over Martin Lukeman.

"It's been a long day. But obviously it's been worth it to come out as the champion. To lift a ranking major and to go to number five in the world obviously means everything," said Littler.

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"2-0 down, it was a very slow start from myself. Missed a few doubles. Could've been 2-0 up myself. But I just dug deep until the first break and then I just went on a mad one."

But he won't be drawn on potentially winning the World Championship yet despite it being now the favourite to win it.

"We will have to see. It's been a very long week and a bit. I can't wait to go home now and chill out and obviously the long drive to Minehead for the Players Championship Finals."

"I knew I was in a game straight from the off. But when I'm down by 4 or 5 legs, it spurred me on. To do it against Mike (de Decker) when he's playing the best darts of his life against me and also to do it against Gary one of the greats but that semi-final win was something else."

Special Wolverhampton memory and how his life has changed

Now though Wolverhampton of course will be the place that started it all in terms of ranking majors and one that he will cherish.

"It'll always have a special place in my heart. The crowd all week have been unbelievable, they've been on my side I can't thank them enough."

He also discussed how his life has changed but keeps a level head saying that he expects it. "It's changed massively, we had a chat after the World Championship and had to get used to it. I get recognised everywhere but that's part of my profile. It's part of being a big name in the sport."

Whilst Gary Anderson was asked about in regards to the Premier League, he said he'd love for him to return. "It's up to Gary. He's been in the game for many years. It's up to him. He is getting on a bit, isn't he and I know he doesn't like to travel. I'd love to see him in the Premier League and play him week in week out."