Challengers Somerset could be forced to make at least one change to their Cup Match outfit this year after the hugely talented Dion Stovell broke his ankle in an Island Soccer League game this week.

The Somerset Trojans striker and Southampton Rangers all-rounder was taken to hospital after coming off worse in a tackle playing for the Kings against Royal on Wednesday night at the National Sports Centre.

Stovell — who many believe would have walked into the World Cup squad had he made himself available to train and to tour with the national side — now faces the unenviable prospect of an operation to repair the break, together with a lengthy lay-off which could stretch to several months.