Looking out across a sunny County Ground in Taunton earlier today Somerset chief executive Peter Anderson reflected on England's defeat in the first Test match of the Ashes tour.

He told me:"In messages back to the club both Andy Caddick and Marcus Trescothick have expressed their complete disappointment over the result and don't offer up any excuses."

The chief continued: "I am backing both of our players and we should not be drawn into stinging criticism after only one match. Australia are a very good team, but there are still four matches to go."

He continued: "The time for criticism if any is warranted is at the end of the series and not after the first Test."

Regarding the Cidermen's paceman he added : "With all of the bowling injuries, England are very lucky indeed to have Andy Caddick who never shirks anything."

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