Why Luke Littler is ineligible to play for England at World Cup of Darts even if he wins Premier League due to PDC rule

LUKE LITTLER will not be eligible to represent England at the World Cup of Darts despite his rapid rise to stardom.

The 17-year-old broke onto the scene at the World Championships in December and has since become a household name.

AlamyLuke Littler will not be eligible to represent England at the World Cup of Darts[/caption] PAMichael Smith and Luke Humphries are set to compete instead[/caption]

He topped the Premier League Darts table at the first time of asking and is now set to compete in the Play-Offs.