At teatime this afternoon Marcus Trescothick was on the telephone to The County Ground to update the club with his news.

He said, "I've had a day off today and spent the time playing golf on a local course which was most enjoyable. Fortunately I've recovered from my tummy upset, and now I've found an English takeaway that fits in with my diet!"

He went on, "Tomorrow we fly down to prepare for the next Test which starts on Tuesday. Sunday we have a day off, but we're rather limited by the strict security - I haven't even had time to do any shopping - and then we will be practicing all day on Monday."

He continued, "The temperature is cooling down which is much better for us, today I have been walking around in a tracksuit which makes a refreshing change."

Marcus also said that he had been visiting the Somerset Website to help him to keep up to date with all the news from Taunton.

I'm sure that all Somerset supporters will be thinking of Marcus on Tuesday and wishing him all the very best for a successful match.

© SOMERSET