Luke Littler believes it will take “something special” to stop him winning the World Matchplay after producing another devastating display to brush aside Josh Rock and book his place in the semi-finals.The teenage sensation continued his sensational form in Blackpool with a commanding 16-7 victory, averaging just under 110 as he followed up his astonishing 113 average and nine-darter against Nathan Aspinall earlier in the tournament.Rock performed admirably and averaged over 100 himself, but even that proved nowhere near enough to halt Littler, who will now face Dirk van Duijvenbode for a place in the final.Speaking after the match, the 19-year-old admitted his confidence is soaring and warned his rivals that they will have to produce something extraordinary if they are to deny him the title.”As long as I’m playing like this and producing these numbers, it’s going to take something special from another player to beat me,” Littler said.”I’ve just got to keep going.”Littler’s extraordinary scoring power has made him the standout performer of this year’s tournament, with the reigning world champion averaging more than 110 across his opening three matches.Despite the remarkable statistics, Littler insisted he is paying little attention to records and is instead focused on producing clinical performances every time he steps onto the oche.Luke Littler believes it will take “something special” to stop him winning the World Matchplay after producing another devastating display to brush aside Josh Rock and book his place in the semi-finals | GETTY”I feel really good on stage,” he said.”My preparation beforehand has been going really well. It’s just relaxing, practising, relaxing again, and I’m glad I can keep producing these performances on the big stage.”The teenager admitted he had not realised he was on course to produce one of the greatest statistical tournaments in World Matchplay history.”I wouldn’t say I’m aware of it,” he explained.Five things to know about darts star Luke Littler | GB NEWS/GETTY”I saw something yesterday about Gezzy [Gerwyn Price] being near the top for the most legs played in this tournament. That’s not where you want to be.”You want to get the job done without going into those win-by-two situations. As long as I keep performing like that, I’ll be happy.”Although the final score suggested a comfortable evening’s work, Littler revealed he was unhappy after allowing Rock to level the match before the second interval.”After the second break, coming into the 11th leg, I just told myself I had to go into the next break with the lead,” he said.”I wasn’t happy going into the break level. I just said to myself to make sure I led going into the third break.”From that point onwards, Littler never looked back as he overwhelmed Rock with relentless scoring and clinical finishing.The performance inevitably prompted comparisons with 16-time world champion Phil Taylor, whose dominance at the Winter Gardens remains unmatched.Asked whether he believes he can emulate the sport’s greatest player, Littler did not shy away from the challenge.Luke Littler feels he can emulate Phil Taylor at the World Matchplay | GETTY”I feel like I can,” he said.”A 109 average, then a 113, then back to a 109 — that comes with the big finishes, the 180s and the scoring power as well.”As long as I can keep that up, I’m sure I can dominate.”But first, next game, let’s try and get it back up to the 113s.”