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Watford: Tom Cleverley proud of his young stars

They may have appeared to be slipping away from the play-off pack in recent weeks, but Watford boss Tom Cleverley says he is “immensely proud” at the battling mentality of his young squad.

EAGER TO IMPRESS: Hornets forward Rocco Vata has gained valuable experience this term PICTURE: Alamy

By Hugo Varley

They may have appeared to be slipping away from the play-off pack in recent weeks, but Watford boss Tom Cleverley says he is “immensely proud” at the battling mentality of his young squad.
The Hornets have relied heavily on budding talents of late, with captain Moussa Sissoko the only outfield player over the age of 26 lining up in the 1-0 home win over Hull City on Tuesday night.
Teenagers Rocco Vata and Mamadou Doumbia intelligently hassled the Tigers defence at Vicarage Road.
The 20-year-old Caleb Wiley, on loan from Chelsea, and the 21-year-old James Abankwah, borrowed f...

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