LUKE LITTLER says he had premonitions of winning the World Championship title after watching a re-run of last year’s final defeat to Luke Humphries.

Littler became the youngest world champion ever when he demolished Michael van Gerwen in a one-sided final at Alexandra Palace to avenge the heartache of 12 months ago.

The 17-year-old, who justified his status as the brightest name in the sport, prepared for Friday night’s blockbusting clash with the three-time champion by reminding himself of where it went wrong against Humphries.