“Going to be like naughty school children”: Analysts see Humphries-Littler World Cup of Darts dynamic as near unbeatable
Analysts Hail Humphries-Littler as ‘Naughty School Children’ in Near-Unbeatable World Cup Pairing
Darts analysts Michael Bridge and Mark Webster have described the Luke Humphries-Luke Littler partnership for England at the 2025 World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt (June 12-15) as a dynamic, near-unbeatable duo, likening their chemistry to “naughty school children having a laugh.” Speaking on Sky Sports’ Love The Darts podcast on June 9, 2025, Bridge predicted, “They’re going to be like naughty school children, just having fun, and that’s when they’re at their best,” emphasizing their playful yet lethal synergy, per dartsnews.com. Webster added, “If they gel, it’s game over. Their averages and finishing are unmatched,” noting their potential to dominate the 40-team event, per Sky Sports.
Humphries, the world No. 1 and 2024 World Cup champion with Michael Smith, and Littler, the 18-year-old PDC World Champion with 10 titles in 2024/25, including a 140.91 set average record, form a formidable pair, per BBC Sport. Humphries told Weekly Dartscast, “If me and Luke click, it’s going to be incredibly tough to beat us,” while Littler posted on Instagram, “Dream team confirmed 🤝,” per Daily Star. Their 13-10 head-to-head rivalry in 2024/25, with Littler leading, underscores their competitive edge, per PDC.tv.
Analysts highlight their complementary styles: Humphries’ consistency (103.45 season average) and Littler’s explosive scoring (six 170 checkouts in 2025), per dartsnews.com. Posts on X, like @DartsHype, echoed the hype, calling them “untouchable if they’re on.” Despite strong competition from Wales (Price-Clayton) and the Netherlands (Van Gerwen-Wattimena), England’s top seeding and home-soil confidence make them favorites, per Sporting News.
