Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is working with fitness expect Michael Pellegrino while on holiday in LA.

The England U21 defender is recovering from an injury-plagued last season.

Taylor is clearly redoubling his efforts with Pellegrino on board during his stint in the States.

Pellegrino was with Taylor last summer and worked with the defender in the gym by day and outdoors by night before the pre-season programme kicked in 12 months ago.