Tresco hails Compton deal

Somerset captain delighted to see opener arrive at Taunton

By Danny Wright   Last updated: 27th October 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Tresco hails Compton deal

Trescothick: Happy with Compton's arrival

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Somerset captain Marcus Trescothick has hailed the arrival of Nick Compton after his move from Middlesex.

Compton has agreed terms with the Taunton club and the 26-year-old has been lined up to replace the influential Justin Langer, who retired at the end of the season.

Trescothick could open the batting with the former England A player, and he believes the batsmen - who averages 33.95 in first class cricket - will be a "big asset" for the county.

"I am delighted with the signing of Nick Compton, who is a good player in four-day and one-day cricket," Trescothick told the club's official site.

Promising

"After a hugely promising start to his career, he encountered the problems a lot of batsmen, including myself, have gone through as bowlers start to work you out.

"But he seems to have come through that period now and I believe he will be a big asset."

Compton scored over 1,600 runs for the London-club last season and Somerset director of cricket Brian Rose believes he has the potential to break into the England team.

"Marcus Trescothick and I share the opinion that Nick can improve rapidly in the Somerset environment and go on to higher honours," Rose said.