Sheffield Wednesday sign Jay Bothroyd and Martin Taylor

Sheffield Wednesday have signed QPR striker Jay Bothroyd on loan until 2 January and Watford defender Martin Taylor for an undisclosed fee.

Bothroyd, 30, has not featured for the Premier League side this season after scoring two goals in 19 league appearances during the 2011-12 season.

He won his only England cap against France in 2010 and played under Wednesday boss Dave Jones at Cardiff.

Taylor, 32, has signed a two-year contract with the Owls.

Bothroyd has also had spells with Arsenal, Coventry, Perugia, Blackburn, Charlton, Wolves and Stoke City.