The battle to survive in the Premier League this season is a "dogfight", says new Watford manager Roy Hodgson.
Veteran boss Hodgson, 74, was appointed on a deal until the end of the season as successor to Claudio Ranieri, who was sacked after just 14 games.
The ex-England manager takes over a side that lie 19th in the Premier League but only two points from safety.
Hodgson said being contacted about the job was a "siren call from the mermaid as the sailor passes by on his ship".
Asked at his first news conference if the club can survive in the top-flight, Hodgson replied: "It's more than possible.