Roy Hodgson said his return to the Premier League as Watford manager was a "baptism of fire" after his side secured a point in his first game at bottom side Burnley.
Watford remain in the relegation zone after the goalless draw but former England manager Hodgson believes he has the "knowhow to help them" stay in the top flight.
Hodgson has never suffered relegation from the Premier League.
"I was more than prepared to walk away for longer than seven months but [they] convinced me I could do a job for them," said Hodgson.
"I had that stress before, but the way we work, I felt we could have an effect and give us a chance to stay up.