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Ryan Mason was pleased to see Hull captain Michael Dawson as he continues his recovery from surgery.

The midfielder is in St Mary's Hospital Paddington, following a horrific clash of heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill which left him with a fractured skull.

Today, as well as Dawson and dad Glen, the club's doctor as well as the club secretary and his agent all paid a visit.

And club manager Marco Silva visited but went back to Hull last night.

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Leaving the hospital after a 45 minute visit, a Hull City club doctor, dressed in a full club tracksuit, said: "He's good. He was delighted to see us.

"Marco Silva the manager went back to Hull last night but all the medical staff stayed down.

"The team captain Michael Dawson, the club secretary, the physio and his dad were here today."

The doctor refused to comment further on his condition or whether he had suffered a bleed to his brain.

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A man who said he was Mason's agent said the player was "happy to see everyone" but wouldn't comment further.

The 25-year-old had emergency surgery to his fractured skull last night.

This morning the group of five men were seen arriving at the hospital, with Dawson dressed in club colours.

A Hull statement said on Monday afternoon: "The club can confirm that Ryan has been visited this morning at St Mary's Hospital by club captain Michael Dawson, club doctor Mark Waller, head of medical Rob Price and club secretary Matt Wild.

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"Ryan has been speaking of the incident yesterday and will continue to be monitored at the hospital over the coming days where the club will remain in close contact with Ryan, his family and the staff at St Mary's.



"Ryan and his family have also been extremely touched by the overwhelming support they have received and would very much like to thank all of those who have posted such positive comments both on social media and in the press over the last 24 hours."

Cahill, Chelsea club captain John Terry and assistant boss Steve Holland had previously been at the hospital on Sunday evening to check on Mason's well-being.

It is understood the trio spent time with the player's family, who had attended the game.