LUKE LITTLER received an unexpected birthday cake nearly a week BEFORE his big day.<br /><br />The teenage darts sensation, who won the 2024 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year Award, will celebrate his 18th birthday on January 21.<br /><br />But he was gifted a cake with his photo on it by a GIANT COW during a visit to Buffalo Wings & Rings in Bahrain with his loved ones earlier this week.<br /><br />Littler looked stunned as 'Happy Birthday' played in the background and a person dressed in a cow suit walked towards him with the cake.<br /><br />The edible cake topper had a picture of Littler celebrating his World Darts Championship victory.<br /><br />Littler warmed up to the surprise after the music changed to 50 Cent's 'In Da Club', flashing a big cheeser of a smile.<br /><br />And after a slight hesitation, he blew out the candle on the cake - much to the delight of his mum, Lisa, and his pals.<br /><br />Littler's dad - Anthony - shared footage of the wholesome moment on his Instagram.<br /><br />His accompanying caption, which included a cake emoji, read: "Class night last night."<br /><br />Scores of his followers then proceeded to wish his son a happy birthday, despite it not being until next week.<br /><br />Littler returns to the oche tonight to take on Lourence Ilagan in the Bahrain Darts Masters.<br /><br />It will be his first match since he became the youngest-ever PDC Darts World champion earlier this month.<br /><br />After he demolishes Michael van Gerwen, he told Sky Sports: "I can't believe it. Honestly. I can't believe it.<br /><br />"We both played so well. I knew I needed to get off to a great start, and that's what I did.<br /><br />"Michael was right behind me the whole game.<br /><br />"Everyone dreams of lifting this trophy. So it is a dream come true."
