England cricket legend’s son, 18, following in his footsteps as he takes six wickets in just second first-class match

TEENAGER Archie Vaughan is following in his dad's footsteps after taking SIX wickets in only his second game of first-class cricket.

Vaughan, 18, managed three wickets on Tuesday and another three on Wednesday as Somerset ended Surrey's first innings at 6-102.

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His efforts may not come as a surprise with the youngster the son of former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan.

What may come as a surprise, however, is that Vaughan Jr is primarily an opening batsman - despite his superb bowling efforts.

The batting all-rounder contributed 44 runs from 107 balls in Somerset's first innings, but managed just three during his side's second turn at the crease this afternoon.

The teen sensation signed his first professional county cricket contract in May.

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He penned a two-year deal with Somerset that is set to begin in November and run until 2026.

Somerset snapped Vaughan Jr up in their academy back in 2020 and handed him his second XI debut back in 2022.

But now he is looking to break into professional cricket and perhaps reach the dizzying heights his dad once achieved.

Speaking on signing his professional contract, he said: "It's something that I've worked extremely hard for and it's something that I've strived for since I was a kid.

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"So to get the opportunity for a club where I've really enjoyed myself over the last few years is an honour."

It's not just club cricket that Vaughan Jr has his eye on either with the young lad already featuring for England's U19s earlier this summer.

And the international game is where his dad made his mar,k too.

Vaughan captained England to Ashes glory in 2005, becoming the first skipper to do so since 1987.

Vaughan hung up his bat in 2008 having played in 82 Tests, hitting 18 centuries and boasting an average of 41.44.

And he had a touching, albeit short, message for his son after his efforts for Somerset this week.

Posting on Instagram, he wrote: "Well done young un...".

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