Newcastle United's players were model professionals in every sense on Monday afternoon.

Ahead of their return to the Premier League, camera crews and photographers arrived in force at the club's Benton training ground to shoot walk-up shots for live TV games, official headshots and more.

But while plenty of patience was required to ensure broadcasters - including Sky Sports and other broadcasters from around the world - got the shots they needed, the players still had a laugh as they posed up a storm.

Club photographer Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk this exclusive behind-the-scenes gallery.

And look out for some of the shots before United's top flight games next season.