By Chris Dunlavy

KORTNEY Hause said he joined Watford to feel “wanted” again after a dismal three-year stint at Aston Villa. The 27-year-old centre-back made just 32 topflight appearances following a £3m transfer from Wolves in 2019, and has not started a game under current Villa boss Steven Gerrard since a 2-1 defeat to Brentford at the beginning of January. Informed he would not be named in the Premier League side’s 25-man squad, Hause has now joined Watford on loan, with the deal including an option to make the switch permanent next summer. “I&...