Ryan Mason recovering after skull fracture ordeal

Ryan Mason was conscious and communicating as the Hull midfielder continues his recovery following surgery on a fractured skull.

The 25-year-old former Tottenham midfielder was carried off and received oxygen after a clash of heads with Chelsea’s Gary Cahill in the first half of Hull’s 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge Sunday.

He underwent an operation at St Mary’s Hospital in London on Sunday evening and was visited by club captain Michael Dawson and three club officials yesterday.