Hull midfielder Ryan Mason feels lucky to be alive, after fracturing his skull during a Premier League game. "It has been an emotional roller-coaster and I feel lucky to be alive, but I'm happy to say I'm now at home resting and recovering," Mason said, in a statement. Mason required surgery, following a clash of heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill during Hull's 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge on January 22. Mason thanked the medical staff at Hull and Chelsea, as well as St. Mary's hospital in London. "I will now be taking each day as it comes and concentrating on my recovery," Mason said.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 31, 2017 21:37 UTC