Peter Wright BEATS Luke Littler in astonishing German Darts Championship comeback as he turns around horror season

PETER WRIGHT stunned a distraught Luke Littler in the German Darts Championship final with an incredible comeback win.

Snakebite stormed home 8-5 from 5-2 down - as Luke the Nuke looked on in disbelief and anger before being rendered speechless s he choked up in an interview afterwards.

Peter Wright completed a surprise victory
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Peter Wright completed a surprise victory
Luke Littler was clearly devastated after defeat
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Luke Littler was clearly devastated after defeat

Littler romped 3-0 up in just 38 darts - seemingly unstoppable.

Wright then bagged two 180s to finally get on the scoreboard.

But the Warrington whizkid responded with his third maximum of the clash - his 24th of the tournament - to go 4-1 up.

Wright landed two ton finishes to stay in touch at 5-3 down.

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Yet at this stage Littler has rarely looked better - averaging 111 - and he still seemed in control.

However, Snakebite then broke to close to 5-4 behind - the first sign of real discomfort for his 17-yesar-old opponent.

And Littler then blew a strong position as Wright nicked the next leg to level.

Snakebite did much the same for the next two legs to move 7-5 in front.

Littler looked in shock as he congratulated Wright
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Littler looked in shock as he congratulated WrightCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

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And Wright then held his nerve to clinch a shock triumph.

A devastated-looking Littler said; "He wouldn't go away. I threw my best, he threw his best.

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"But fair play to Peter, he's played well this weekend."

But Littler appeared to tear and was unable to continue his post-match chat - with the interviewer consoling him.