Losing finalist Joe Cullen had earlier knocked out both the world champion and world number one Luke Humphries.

Luke Littler has hit back at social media critics following his Players Championship exit, reminding trolls that he's still earning money while they wait for his downfall. The 18-year-old darts sensation was knocked out by Joe Cullen in the Last 32 stage in Wigan on Monday.

Luke Littler suffers third-round exit from Players Championship One in Wigan - Joe Cullen proved too strong for the teenager, landing eight 180s in a commanding 6-3 victory