'I'm playing with freedom' - Littler makes 15 maximums as he powers into semi-finals

The 17-year-old sensation saw off the challenge of Nathan Aspinall with relative ease as he booked a must-watch last four showdown with crowd favourite Stephen Bunting as Van Gerwen and Dobey also face off

THUMBS UP FOR TREBLES: Luke Littler celebrates victory following the quarter-final match against Nathan Aspinall (not pictured) during day fourteen of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Luke Littler advanced to the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship for a second year running as he cruised past Nathan Aspinall 5-2 in their last-eight clash.

The 17-year-old made 15 maximums, taking his tally for the tournament past the half-century mark, and capitalised on Aspinall's inability to finish his own opportunities as he made it look relatively comfortable.