THE Watford players braced the heat again today (Thursday) at London Colney as the first day of training got underway.

The first-team squad arrived back yesterday (Wednesday) for a series of fitness tests and meetings - but today was the first day of training for the Golden Boys.

Malky Mackay instructs his squad

Don Cowie on the ball

The boys shelter in the shade during a short break

New boss Mackay and Assistant Sean Dyche oversee proceedings

Martyn Pert conducts a warm down

New signing Scott Severin

First Team Coach David Kerslake and Dyche