WATFORD boss Xisco Munoz praised “exciting” striker Joao Pedro after he scored one and set two up at Blackburn in midweek.
The 19-year-old’s ninth goal of the season set the Hornets on their way, before his shot was eventually turned home by Ismaila Sarr for Watford’s second.
Joao played in Ken Sema for Watford’s third, with the visitors holding on for a 3-2 victory.
It was Watford’s first win at Ewood Park since September 2000 – a year before Joao was born.
And after Watford’s seventh victory in 10 games, Xisco praised Pedro’s work.
He said: “I think he needs to continue to score. We kno...