Warrington winger Ashton ruled out for the season

Matty Ashton has scored 71 tries in 93 Super League appearances

Warrington Wolves winger Matty Ashton has been ruled out for the rest of the year with a serious knee injury.

The 26-year-old England international suffered injuries to his medial collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament in the Challenge Cup semi-final win over Leigh Leopards on Sunday.

Ashton scored nine tries in seven Super League appearances this season.

"The club is fully behind Matty and will support him every step of the way with his recovery," the Wire said in a statement on the club website.