It is not just Watford’s manager who should be the envy of other Premier League clubs. Yes, they were aided by a shambolic Newcastle here, but Marco Silva’s side were ruthless in exposing those home faults.
And this, it should be noted, is a team with just one current international, Jamaica’s Adrian Mariappa.
Their best player at St James’ Park was Marvin Zeegelaar. Never heard of him? That’s because he only made his debut last week.
Quite how Holland have ignored this marauding left wing-back is a mystery, certainly on the evidence of this performance.