PDC World Darts Championship LIVE: Luke Littler beats Nathan Aspinall, Stephen Bunting wins – live text and score updates

Luke Littler, talking to Sky Sports activities: “I believe we each performed very properly there however I am so glad to win.

“The group have been chanting for Nathan, they wished a comeback however I needed to end it.

“I would not say it is laborious to focus. After we every received a set, we gave a fist bump however as soon as we hear ‘sport on’, that is when it is sport on. Afterwards we’ll be fantastic.”

On expectations: “It has been fantastic. The Ryan Meikle sport was very robust however ever because it’s felt like final 12 months. I am enjoying with absolute confidence, with freedom and now wanting on to the semi-finals.”

On going through Stephen Bunting: “The followers have been good for me tonight, they have been additionally good for Stephen and so they can take their decide for who they wish to help tomorrow.

“I can see fairly a couple of Nuke shirts in right here so I may need the higher.

“You play, fall asleep, get up and also you play once more. I do not actually like having days off as a result of I do not follow. I do know I will be again on tomorrow and I will be up for it once more.”