Luke Littler refused to name the players he knows he can beat before beginning his title defence at the World Darts Championship . The reigning champion wanted to name names but held himself back during a live television interview ahead of his first-round match.

Wayne Mardle raised the subject after asking Littler whether players act differently towards him now that he is the world No.1. The player-turned-pundit suggested that 'The Nuke' has now got certain players right where he wants them.

Littler said on Sky Sports: "Yeah, I think I've got a few players..." Mardle interjected to add: "You don't have to name them." The world champion replied: "No, I won't, I won't be doing that. But yeah, I know I can beat players as soon as I get on the stage. Obviously, I do want to name them, b

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