Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is delighted to hear he's being watched by England scouts.

England coach Roy Hodgson is keeping tabs on Taylor's progress.

"It would be great to get back into the England squad and like any Englishman to represent your country would be the pinnacle of your career," Taylor told Sky Sports.

"It has been a frustrating time for me with the injuries and time out of action, but now I am fit and feeling good.

"All the talk of playing for England is flattering, but first and foremost I want to help Newcastle and do my best for the club."