LOCAL pro Ryan Searle plays English rival Joe Cullen in the third round of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace later today (Thurs).

Both will be fighting for a place in the latter rounds of an event which has total prizemoney of £2.5 million, with £500,000 going to the winner.

However, the star of the tournament so far has been 16-year-old Luke Littler who has been described by some as the 'most naturally gifted player ever seen.'

He is already through to the fourth round after winning 4-1 against Matt Cambell.