Watford CONFIRM appointment of Roy Hodgson as their new manager as the 74-year-old replaces Claudio Ranieri and returns to the game after leaving Crystal Palace at the end of last season

Watford have confirmed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as their new manager.

The former England boss will be joined at Vicarage Road by assistant Ray Lewington, who managed the Hornets from 2002 until 2005.

Watford, who sit in the Premier League relegation zone, sacked Claudio Ranieri on Monday after only 16 weeks in charge following a nine-game run without a win.

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