But Nathan Aspinall does precisely that! A nod of approval from Luke Littler as his opponent comes to the party.

Nathan Aspinall has had a great set here. He’ll still have to pinch one against the darts to take it, which says a lot about Luke Littler’s game.

Well, it was fun while it lasted. Luke Littler hits back instantly on his favourite double 10.

Three consecutive 180s! Nathan Apinall is for a fourth, too, though it would leave him without a finish and one required. Another double 10 to close out.

A really good leg from Nathan Aspinall, that, a 180 in there to work into a dominant position against the darts and sealing it out.

A big 180 from Nathan Aspinall gives him hope...or not. Luke Littler misses 25 but is happy with the bull, niftily working down to three and across to double six for the finish.

Still no maximum, but an 11-dart leg will suit Luke Littler fine.

There we go. A gorgeous grouping for a 180 in leg number six en route to a steal.

Nathan Aspinall is up and away, scrapping to a hold by burying a second dart at double 12 in the bed.

A statement set. Luke Littler sweeps it with an almost impudent seven, double two finish.

A lovely start from Luke Littler. He takes out 81 with a double six finish with Nathan Aspinall yet to really get going.

Yeah, that’ll do. 105 checkout for a 12-dart start. Useful.