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Watford sack Harry Kewell as U-23s coach after poor run of form which saw team win twice since October

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Harry Kewell has been axed as Watford’s Under-23 coach.

The former Liverpool winger was appointed to the Hornets academy in July 2015 - joining as the club’s Under 21 boss.

He has been in charge of the club’s U23’s this season, taking his early steps into a coaching career.

Harry Kewell joined Watford's set up initially as the club's U-21 boss back in July 2015
Harry Kewell joined Watford's set up initially as the club's U-21 boss back in July 2015

But those plans have been dealt a blow after his sacking by the Premier League club today.

Results are the understood to be the key reason behind the decision, with Kewell’s team winning just twice since October.