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Troy Deeney has no regrets over celebration in front of West Ham fans

Troy Deeney made no apologies for his provocative celebration in front of the West Ham fans during Watford's 2-0 win at the London Stadium.

Hornets skipper Deeney gave his side the lead when he slammed home a first-half penalty before charging towards the corner of the pitch.

The 30-year-old attempted a knee slide before punching the corner flag out of the ground and goading the home supporters, one of whom threw a paper cup in his direction.

Troy Deeney puts his fingers to his lips after firing Watford ahead at West Ham United
The striker celebrated his opening goal in front of the home fans at the London Stadium

Afterwards, Deeney explained: 'Other than the knee slide, where I nearly broke my knee, but people have an opinion on me and my family and that's the only way I can shut them up.