Davies set to leave Pears

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Davies is now expected to join Surrey who gave Worcestershire 28 days notice to speak to the player earlier in the season.

It has been common knowledge Davies' days at New Road were numbered ever since he rejected the chance to sign a new three-year deal with the Royals in July.

The 23-year-old came through the county's Academy and made his England debut in a Twenty20 international with the West Indies during the winter.

He also appears regularly for England Lions and has played twice against Australia for them this summer at New Road and last weekend at Canterbury.

Davies informed Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes of his decision earlier in the week.

Former England wicket-keeper Rhodes said: "Having been involved with Steve's development since the age of 11, I am quite naturally disappointed he won't be part of the club's plans in the immediate future.

"However, the most important thing is the club must move forward and we will be searching for a suitable replacement.

"We respect his decision and hope that he has a very successful cricketing career with his new county and with England.

"He will always be welcome at New Road and will remain an integral part of our plans for the remainder of the season."