There was good news for Somerset young cricketer Neil Edwards whose visit to Australia after Christmas with the England Under 19's was put in jeopardy when he was diagnosed with glandular fever last month.

The tall left handed opening bat who hails from Penzance made a good impression in his first team debut against West Indies A at Taunton, and has been taken onto the staff for next season.

Thankfully Neil has made a good recovery and this morning he was back working in the office at the County Ground in Taunton.

He told me: "I have been back to the doctor and he has given me the all clear to start training again. I have also been in touch with Paul Farbrace the England Under 19's coach and the trip to Australia is now very much back on. Of course I am absolutely delighted and looking forward to it immensely."

Commenting on the situation Mr Anderson told me: "Neil Edwards has been declared fit to go on the Under 19 tour to Australia.This is great news and will give a lift to everyone especially the girls in the office where he is a popular member of the staff."

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