Luke Littler and Luke Humphries lead England to World Cup of Darts title

By Josh Luckhurst, Press Association, Frankfurt

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries produced a masterclass to secure England’s sixth BetVictor World Cup of Darts with a dominant 10-5 triumph against the Netherlands.

Doubts clouded the heavyweight pairing following their shock last-16 exit in this team event 12 months ago, but they banished those demons by justifying their tag as heavy favourites to lift the trophy in Frankfurt.

The top two seeds traded early blows before England reeled off five straight legs either side of the first interval to surge 6-2 clear and they never looked back.

Further breaks of throw in the 10th and 14th legs put England in total control and Humphries finished the contest in style by pinning double 20 in a 12-darter, sparking joyous celebrations from Littler after his maiden success.

England saved their best performance of the week for the finale, averaging 104.77 as a pair and rattling off four maximums apiece in the showpiece.