West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster is training alongside Olympian Jonny Brownlee as he continues to overcome a knee injury.
The Baggies gloveman and triathlete Brownlee are preparing to cycle from London to Paris for the Cure Leukaemia charity ride and the England international admits it has been a thrill working with the Olympic Bronze medallist.
"I was up in Leeds yesterday with Jonny, we did a 60k ride and it was a really good opportunity to learn a few things," Foster said.
"I think he took it easy on me. The average pace was about 26 or 27 kilometres an hour which isn't too bad but some of the hills were hard.
"He found things super easy but it was nice to get out and learn a few tips, stuff you wouldn't know like energy saving and how to ride in a group.
"One of the physios here used to work for Team GB and knows him from there so he pulled a few strings.
"The club have said once I've finished the ride I need to start lowering the amount I'm doing. I really do have to focus on gym-based work to strengthen but for now it's perfect for my rehab because there isn't any impact on my knees."
