Watford players have agreed to a 30 per cent wage deferral after discussions with the club's executives.
Sportsmail revealed on Sunday that the Hornets squad were on the brink of agreeing a deal after the club scrapped its original plans for a 35 per cent straight pay cut.
Captain Troy Deeney led talks between the players and the board with Chairman and chief executive officer Scott Duxbury praising the team's decision.
