LUKE Littler fans have taken to social media to express their jubilation and pride after their teenage hero defeated Michael van Gerwen in the PDC World Darts Championship Final at Alexandra Palace.

Here's some of favourite posts:

From the Warrington Guardian Facebook page:

Lynette Naylor Ogden: Warrington Guardian can we have a coming home parade at bank park please.

Neal Woods: Lynette Naylor Ogden Can we wait until it warms up please.

Marc Allen: Incredible.. and it's only the start for the lad. Congratulations!

Mo Hussain: Thank you, Luke Littler, for showing the world what Warrington is all about! You’ve done us proud, champ. World-class talent right here!

Jules Lilmiss: Made us all proud  What a legend x

Marie Stokes: Absolute amazing game. He totally deserved to win this tournament. At the age of 17 he’s wiped them all out the game. Well in Luke. x

Sarah Sudlow: Absolutely amazing Luke littler!! Do a tour of Warrington so we all can show you how proud we are in Warrington xxxx

Kelly Hampson: Love love love this #lukethenuke!!! Stay true to ure self & enjoy ure journey!! U deserve it! Ignore any negativity & stay real & true! Worlds ure oyster & well deserved lad!!! Proud of u #warringtonisbehindyoualltheway!

Susan Taylor: Congratulations Luke so pleased for you and your family tremendous achievement

Graham Kinsey: Well done Luke a LOT of dedication to achieve this

Kath Van Dusen: Congratulations Young Man .You've made All Warrington Proud tonight .What a Star

Michelle Berwick: Makes Warrington so proud , such a lovely lad

Paul Weston: Nearly broke my tv jumping up and down  Well done Luke Littler amazing achievement thoroughly deserved...

Janet Caul: I’ve never watched a darts match before. What a fantastic. First match to watch. Xx well done lad.

Kay Nicholls: Amazing Luke Littler!! Hope you and your family are celebrating tonight, massive congrats

Bev Tattersall: Congratulations Luke Littler ! Incredible to watch he is a true champion and will be for years to come