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Former world champion darts star Stephen Bunting admitted that he was left "starstruck" as he enjoyed an unexpected encounter with Liverpool hero Jerzy Dudek in Rotterdam.

The Polish goalkeeper earned legend status at Anfield for his pivotal role in the Reds' fabled win over AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final.

Having grown up on Merseyside, the 40-year-old's joy was written all over his face as he ran into Dudek while in Rotterdam for Night 11 of Premier League Darts.

Taking to social media, the darts fan favorite admitted that he was left in awe after getting to meet one of his heroes, with the Polish retired goalkeeper having been staying at the same hotel in the city.

Darts star and Liverpool fan Stephen Bunting ran into Reds Champions League hero Jerzy Dudek in Rotterdam!

As for the latter, eagle-eyed supporters will have noticed that the darts sensation was wearing the Reds' white away jersey during his impromptu encounter - albeit underneath a black hoodie.

Fans took to the comments section to express their delight for Bunting after he got the chance to meet a modern day Liverpool legend.

Top bloke."

Bunting later took to X to speak with anticipation ahead of his Premier League Darts outing in Rotterdam, where he was later defeated by Chris Dobey

He posted: "Arrived at the venue ahead of tonight’s Premier League here in Rotterdam