text: Andy Carroll is stepping up his return to fitness following knee surgery in Dubai ahead of next season. The West Ham striker is currently overseas with a Hammers physio and his pregnant fiancee Billi Mucklow as he continues his recovery. However, the 26-year-old will not have a break over the summer and will instead be working hard at the club's Chadwell Heath training ground. Andy Carroll is currently in Dubai with his partner Billi Mucklow  as he steps up his recovery from knee surgery . The West Ham striker poses with his heavily-pregnant fiancee in a photo she posted to Instagram this week . Stijn Vandenbroucke, West Ham's Head of Medical and Sports Science, said on the club's official website: 'Andy is currently working on his rehab following knee surgery in warm-weather conditions in Dubai, as this is the perfect stage of his recovery to do so. 'He will not have a summer break this year as he will be working hard on his rehab during that period.' The former Newcastle and Liverpool forward had to have surgery after injuring his medial knee ligament against Southampton in February. Andy Carroll gives a thumbs up after completing a spin and gym session during his rehabilitation last week . However, Carroll is no longer reliant on cructhes and is now working hard in the gym and pool. West Ham's No 9 told the club's website: 'I'm feeling alright. It's a lot better, getting off the crutches, out of the brace and being able to move more on the bike and do some work in the pool. 'I couldn't move my leg for a month or so after the operation. I was at 90 degrees and I couldn't really do any more, but doing work where I can move now is good. Last week was the first time I went in the pool and there'll be a lot more new stuff to come as well.'
target: Andy Carroll is in Dubai as he steps up his recovery from knee surgery .
  The West Ham striker is overseas with a club physio and his fiancee .
  The 26-year-old injured his medial knee ligament against Southampton .