Littler copies Messi as he sleeps with trophy – but fans are more interested in darts star’s bedding

LUKE LITTLER has emulated football icon Lionel Messi by sleeping with his World Championship trophy.

Littler, 17, was crowned the youngest-ever darts world champion after beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on Friday.

InstagramLuke Littler shared a picture of him sleeping with the Sid Waddell trophy after becoming darts world champion[/caption] AFPIt is a throwback to Lionel Messi doing the same with the World Cup...