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Supermarket Iceland want Luke Littler to become ‘face of frozen doner meat’ after huge boost in sales during darts run

The teen sensation is wanted by a number of firms

LUKE LITTLER could become the face of Iceland's kebab range following his incredible PDC World Darts Championships run.

Littler shocked the world by reaching the final of the tournament at the tender age of 16, beating his hero Raymond van Barneveld in the process.

Luke Littler reached the finals of the PDC World Darts Championships at the age of 16
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Luke Littler reached the finals of the PDC World Darts Championships at the age of 16Credit: ALAMY
The teen sensation's run to the final was powered by doner kebabs
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The teen sensation's run to the final was powered by doner kebabsCredit: DAN CHARITY
Iceland want Littler the chance to become the face of the frozen doner meat range
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Iceland want Littler the chance to become the face of the frozen doner meat rangeCredit: DAN CHARITY

His dream of becoming the tournament's youngest-ever winner, however, was shattered by Luke Humphries in a 7-4 thriller on Wednesday.

A host of big-name brands are champing at the bit to partner with the teen sensation - including Iceland - after he revealed he enjoyed a kebab after playing along with other fast food snacks.

The frozen food powerhouse want "The Nuke" to become the face of frozen doner meat, so much so they're willing to offer him a lifetime's supply of his favourite takeaway.

Iceland CEO Richard Walker told : "I'm going to invite him to any one of our three shops in Warrington and he can have free kebab meat for life.

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"I'm hoping he will take us up on our offer.

"I would meet him there and give him a hero's welcome.

"He has captured the nation's hearts and is an incredible young man who has achieved something extraordinary."

He added: "We would love to work with him, never say never, but I'm sure he's very busy right now!

Luke Littler noshed on several kebabs during his memorable PDC run
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Luke Littler noshed on several kebabs during his memorable PDC run

Iceland revealed their sales of frozen doner meat increased by a whopping 25 per cent thanks to the success of kebab-loving Littler.

A spokesperson said: "He's been that influential on sales, we'd love him to visit his hometown Iceland store in Warrington.

"We can reserve some frozen kebab meat for him especially.

"You never know, he could become the face of Iceland's frozen doner meat in the future.

"But for now, we'll let him focus on his darts!"

Littler started the process of getting over his Ally Pally heartbreak by having his favourite takeaway delivered to him at his hotel.

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