LUKE LITTLER knows developing a nasty streak at the oche could help fire him to the World Championship title.

The 17-year-old sensation made it through to the fourth round with victory over Ian White on Saturday, where he was fired up by the Alexandra Palace crowd cheering on his opponent.

Littler responded by throwing a 180 and also took advantage of several key misses by White on his way to a 4-1 win, despite being far from his best.

“It’s good for me to show I can be ruthless. I am not a nice person on the board, I don’t think anyone else is,” Littler said.

“You have got to play well, whoever you face. If I sort those doubles out I’ll be fine.”

Next up for Littler is world No 33 Ryan Joyce, who claims Littler will not even need to be at his best to win.

Littler refused to fall for the mind games, though.

“I didn’t know he said that,” he said.

“But if that’s what he’s thinking it’s not really good for his game, but I just have to focus on my game and see how it goes on the day.”