Hull's Mason improves after skull fracture

Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason is making "excellent progress" after fracturing his skull in Sunday's game against Chelsea, the Premier League club said.

Mason, 25, clashed heads with Chelsea's Gary Cahill early in the match at Stamford Bridge and was taken to St. Mary's Hospital in London, where he underwent surgery.

A statement on Hull's website on Tuesday said he "will continue to be closely monitored by staff at St. Mary's Hospital over the next few days."

It added there would be "no further updates from the club until there are any changes in Ryan's condition."

Hull said on Monday that Mason was conscious and talking and that he had been visited by team captain Michael Dawson and other club officials.