Hornets discover sting!

Ismael’s troops thrash Preston

By John Lyons

Watford boss Valerien Ismael was a happy man after his troops found their shooting boots to thrash Preston 5-1 at Deepdale.

The game was 1-1 at the break, but the Hornets showed the ruthlessness that Ismael has been demanding in the second half to storm to victory.

HAVING A LAUGH: Ismael Kone celebrates scoring Watford’s fifth at Deepdale

PICTURE: Alamy

“I’m very pleased with the performance, with the attitude,” he said. “It was a very strong away game.”

Ipswich missed the chance to go top of the Championship when they were held to a 2-2 draw in their East Anglian derby against Norwich at Portman Road.

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