The comments laughed Littler, who can not wait for the renewal of his competition with the three -time world champion Van Gerwen.
“He will be ready for it, he will be hungry, but I am ready as a ruler master. Whoever wins will be big for us, “said Littler.
“This is the largest tournament in which I will defend all year round, to the worlds. I can get nervous when this task occurs, but there are always nerves, but I hope that I will start quickly, just like I did the final.
“The first victory last year took place here in Belfast, so I have good memories here and I want to start.”
After the meeting in the finals of the world championships, the couple met again in the quarter -finals of the Dutch masters two weeks ago, and Littler appeared at the top again.
They are to renew their competition in Oshe in Belfast on Thursday, because they will face in the early quarter -finals of the Premier League season.
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