England and Somerset star batsman Marcus Trescothick was at the County Ground this morning to collect his mail and make the final arrangements before jetting off to India on Thursday afternoon.

Asked what had he been doing since returning to Taunton just before Christmas, he said: "There hasn't been much time really. I've just been relaxing and sorting out one or two things before I leave for India on Thursday afternoon.

"I'm very much looking forward to going back to India and then on to New Zealand."

Before Marcus does pack his bags and leave for India there is a chance for everybody to catch a final glimpse of Somerset's local hero. On Wednesday at 12 noon he will be at McDonald's Restaurant in East Street, Taunton, to receive a cheque for well over £1,000 from Colin Barrell.

The cheque is the latest installment of an arrangement that McDonald's have with the Junior Sabres section of Somerset County Cricket Club to sponsor Marcus £1 for each run that he scores.

As an added bonus, any youngster up to the age of 14 who is present tomorrow will be given a FREE Junior Sabres tee shirt. If you are in Taunton on Wednesday, why not go along and wish Marcus well for the forthcoming trip?

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