Teenager Luke Littler ruthlessly defeated Stephen Bunting 6-1 to set up a PDC World Championship final against Michael van Gerwen on Friday.
The 17-year-old was runner-up last year and is bidding to become the tournament’s youngest ever winner after a whirlwind 12 months that have seen him become a household name.
The youngster averaged 105.48, his highest in the competition this year, as he overpowered his fellow Englishman at London’s Alexandra Palace.
Three-time champion Van Gerwen became the youngest winner in 2014 at the age of 24 when he defeated Chris Dubey 6-1 in the semi-finals on Thursday.
“If we both come like we did tonight it will be really good,” said Littler of the final, which starts at 19:30 GMT.
Fourth seed Littler has looked increasingly comfortable as the tournament has progressed and took a 4-0 lead into Thursday.
He took the opening set despite averaging 113.35 from Bunting and kicked on from there.
Eighth seed Bunting won the fifth set but missed three deuce attempts to take the next set and Littler went further with Bullseye to earn an 84 checkout.
With victory in sight, the youngster completed a brilliant 170 with the crowd in tow.
Third seed Van Gerwen also won 6-1 and is taking nothing for granted.
“We’re not even close yet, we’re far away,” the Dutchman said.