Luke Littler has revealed he isn't afraid of potential revenge from two players as the Dutch Masters creeps closer.
The 17-year-old has enjoyed a stunning rise to prominence in recent weeks, establishing himself as a household name in Britain in the process.
Littler made the final of the World Darts Championship earlier this month, losing to Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.
And the youngster followed up his exploits in London by securing the Bahrain Masters crown and the first senior title of his career.
Luke Littler doesn't fear revenge from other darts players ahead of the Dutch Masters
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Littler will be hoping to win the Dutch Masters at the end of the week and continue his excellent form.
He's not afraid of anybody who will be participating, either, though acknowledges Gian van Veen And Raymond van Barneveld may be seeking revenge.
Littler beat Van Veen in two finals last year.
And he recently got the better of Van Barneveld at the World Championship, having grown up idolising the Dutchman.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Littler said: "The line-ups really good for the Dutch qualifiers.
"Whether Gian wants revenge, whether Raymond wants revenge... I'll happily play either of them two.
"But I've not really looked at it. The line-ups gonna' be great and it's going to be good this week."
Littler also admitted he was delighted after winning in Bahrain and clinching the first senior crown of his career.
He's confident in his own ability, despite his young age.
And Littler feels he's capable of adjusting to whatever stage he plays on, despite the pressure mounting amid increased fame.
"It was just a new experience, a new stage to play on," he said.
"You could hear everything in the crowd, I had to try and block it out.
"But yeah it was good to just go over there and come back as a champion.
"I know as soon as I get on that stage I'll settle and somehow, somewhere...hopefully get over the line."
After the Dutch Masters is done, Littler will prepare for his debut in the Premier League.
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The 17-year-old will face off against Humphries in the opening match of that competition next week.
And Littler feels the pressure is all on the 28-year-old, instead of the other way round, as they prepare to do battle again.
"[Humphries] has been unbelievable," he said, per the Mirror.
"That is why he has won a world title and why he went on a 20-game winning streak.
"So now he's the man to beat - and all the focus will be coming on to him.
Luke Littler is becoming a household name as darts star gears up for Dutch Masters clash
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"Hopefully the World Championship won't be the last time we meet in a major final - and if it is me and Luke in every final, that would still be good.
"But you still have all those dangerous players out there - Michael Smith, Gezzy (Gerwyn Price) and Michael van Gerwen - and it's going to be gruelling.
"Everyone who has won a Tour card can beat you - you win a Tour card because you are one of the best."
