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Ashley Westwood will see a surgeon TODAY to determine if he needs an operation on his ankle following horror injury against West Ham... as Burnley caretaker boss Michael Jackson vows to 'put a smile on his face' with victory over Southampton

Burnley midfielder Ashley Westwood will see a surgeon today to determine the extent of the horrific ankle injury he suffered against West Ham on Sunday.

The 32-year-old was stretchered off after suffering a serious injury, which required a lengthy stoppage, in the Clarets 1-1 draw with the Hammers at the London Stadium.

The incident happened in the 22nd minute when he collided with Nikola Vlasic following a 50-50 challenge.

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The 32-year-old was stretchered off after suffering a serious injury in their 1-1 draw on Sunday
The incident happened in the 22nd minute when Westwood collided with Nikola Vlasic

Vlasic was in an emotional state and had to be consoled by team-mates, who also looked shaken by the incident.