McKerr and Morne show

Fast bowlers Conor McKerr and Morne Morkel led the way as

SURREY thrashed NOTTS by an innings and 125 runs by dismissing them for 149 on the third day.

Former south africa test star Morkel had figures of three for 39 while McKerr, 20, just as tall at 6ft 6in and just as hostile, took four for 26.

For McKerr, who represented south africa Under- 19s before joining surrey three years ago and now qualifies to play for England, this was just his seventh first-class match — but he already looks a fine prospect. surrey’s 23-point win is their eighth victory in 10 Championship matches and — with only four games left - strengthens their dominant position at the top of the Division One table.

LANCASHIRE gave their Division One survival chances a huge boost by edging out WORCESTERSHIRE at southport by four wickets. skipper Dane Vilas made an unbeaten 107 which was crucial in a chase of 314, featuring an unbroken century stand with Josh Bohannon (78).