Veteran Raymond van Barneveld sets up big clash with teenager Luke Littler

Raymond van Barneveld will face Luke Littler at the World Darts Championship. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

Raymond van Barneveld set up a mouthwatering clash with teenage sensation Luke Littler after fighting through to the last 16 of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Van Barneveld was far from at his best but still beat Jim Williams 4-1 to secure a Saturday clash with 16-year-old Littler, who was born 21 days after the Dutchman won the most recent of his five world titles in 2007.