World champion Luke Littler eased into the second spherical of the World Matchplay in Blackpool with a snug 10-2 win over Ryan Searle.

The 18-year-old’s maiden look on the Winter Gardens final yr had resulted in a first-round defeat by Michael van Gerwen and he was eager to amends this time round.

He was too good for Searle from the outset, successful the primary 4 legs with solely 48 darts and he completed with an outstanding common of 108.92 and 52.6% on his checkouts.

The world quantity 19 had no reply to the onslaught from Littler who prevented the destiny that befell world primary Luke Humphries who was overwhelmed in his opening match on Saturday.

“I felt very comfy on the market,” Littler instructed Sky Sports activities. “I used to be nicely up for tonight and I am simply so glad to get that win and that successful feeling.

“As individuals know, I am not a practiser, however I have been practising for this one and placing in additional time at dwelling. I am glad it has paid off and I am unable to wait to come back again for the subsequent sport.”

Littler’s opponent within the final 16 can be Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena who beat 2021 champion Peter Wright 10-8.

Rob Cross, the 2019 winner additionally bowed out after a 10-8 loss to Dutchman Dirk van Duijvenbode however the 2018 champion Gary Anderson beat Luke Woodhouse 10-5 to advance.