Trescothick to play 27th county season after signing one-year extension at Somerset

Marcus Trescothick - who has more first-class centuries and List A runs than any other man in Somerset's history - is convinced he is ready for another year in Division One

Somerset batsman Marcus Trescothick

Marcus Trescothick has signed up for a 27th season in county cricket after agreeing a one-year contract extension at Somerset.

The former England batsman, 42, will remain on the club's books until at least the end of the 2019 summer.

Trescothick - who has more first-class centuries and List A runs than any other man in Somerset's history - is convinced he is ready for another year in Division One of the County Championship.

Trescothick has signed a contract extension at Somerset

"I’m delighted to have signed for at least another year. I still have the drive, passion and energy to want to get better and strive to perform for the team," he said.

"I’ve always said that I want to continue to play for Somerset for as long as possible and that feeling has not changed.

"We’ve made good progress in the Specsavers County Championship and other competitions this season and I’m excited for what is to come for the club when you look at the combination of youth and experience within the squad."