Although he was born in Greenwich, Taylor was brought to Newcastle within days of his birth and is well and truly a Geordie. You try telling him any other!
He has already been part of the full England squad, but Stuart Pearce (who's side face Montengro on Friday and Bulgaria next Tuesday) wants to have the Toon player around for another two years.
Geordie Boy Leads Out England!
Pearce: "It was in my mind that Steven would be captain of this team. He has great respect in the squad and is an extremely good player.
"In an ideal world I would like him to captain this team for two years and then step up to the seniors."