Gloucestershire retained the South West Counties Under-16 League title in defeating Somerset 2-0 at Paulton Rovers.

The visitors went into the match needing only a point to win the championship.

Ryan Batten gave Gloucestershire an early lead with a far-post header before Josh Bruton clinched victory with a similar finish midway through the second period.

The win capped a great season for Gloucestershire, who won nine matches and lost only once.

Gloucestershire squad: Jordan Gazzard, Alex Grimshaw, Elliott Saunders, Bredon Barnes, Callum Baker, Ben Whittle (Bitton); Liam Knight, Ryan Batten, Dan Stone, Craig Burchill, Jack Parker, Jordon Mall (JSISA); George Hals (St Nicholas); Josh Bruton (Keynsham Town); George Saunders (St Aldhelms); Josh Egan, Jack Wood (Cheltenham Town); Joe Steadman (Made For Ever); Scott Wilson (Bristol City); Ashley McGrane (Lawrence Weston).