'Banger' enjoys his letter from 'Dipper'

Somerset's England star Marcus Trescothick was back at the County Ground this afternoon catching up on some of the mountain of letters that are sent to the ground for him.

One letter in particular that brought a smile to the England man's face was from eight year old Henry Lewis who had written from his home at Gilwern near Abergavenny.

Henry had written in his best handwriting: "Well done at Edgbaston. I saw you practicing at Lord's at the indoor nets. One day I would like to come to Somerset and hope you make a good score."

He continued: "I play for the Under 11's side at Llanarth Cricket Club and I am very keen to become as good as you."

But it was the next part of the letter that brought the biggest smile from Marcus.

The young man from Gilwern went on: "My nickname is 'Dipper' because I love chicken dippers. I know your nickname is 'Banger' because you like sausages!" before concluding :"Good luck in your next match."

Before returning to his mail bag 'Banger' told me: "I really enjoy getting letters like this and if 'Dipper' ever comes to Taunton on a day when I am around then I would be very happy to meet him."