Somerset Cricket

Somerset head coach Jason Kerr believes 22-year-old wicketkeeper James Rew has the ability to open the batting for England after his outstanding early-season form.

Nick Gubbins broke his frustrating run of dismissals in the 40s to guide Hampshire's impressive second innings recovery against table-topping Somerset.

James Rew's magnificent early season form continued with an unbeaten 77 as Somerset's bowlers dismantled Hampshire for 238 on day one.

The 18-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman is balancing A-Level studies with his professional cricket ambitions following a productive winter with England's development squads.

James Rew's magnificent unbeaten century and Tom Kohler-Cadmore's excellent support have given Somerset a commanding position against Nottinghamshire.

The 18-year-old wicketkeeper-batter aims to follow brother James into Somerset's County Championship side after a productive winter with England Lions.

Somerset's Thomas Rew is targeting a first-team breakthrough after captaining England Under-19s to the World Cup final and impressing on tour with the Lions.