Ashley Westwood has revealed he has had successful surgery as he paid tribute to the 'overwhelming' support he has received since his horrific ankle injury suffered against West Ham.
Westwood, 32, was forced off on a stretcher with aa serious injury following a collision with West Ham's Nikola Vlasic in the 22nd minute.
In what was a 50-50 challenge it was Westwood who came off much worse and Vlasic was in tears during the lengthy stoppage to treat the Burnley man.
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Burnley's Ashley Westwood suffered a horrific injury in the first half against West Ham
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