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Heidar Helguson is set to return to the Watford squad for Saturday's game at West Brom after recovering from a calf injury.

Watford have confirmed they have received their first payment from crisis club Portsmouth for former Hornets striker Tommy Smith.

Watford boss Malky Mackay is confident loan duo Tom Cleverley and Henri Lansbury will extend their stay at Vicarage Road.

Malky Mackay was pleased to see some new names on the scoresheet for the Hornets at the weekend as he looks to spread the goal burden.

Loan duo Henri Lansbury and Tom Cleverley were singled out for praise by Watford boss Malky Mackay after the win over Sheffield Wed.

Midfielder Tom Cleverley hopes to return for Watford against Sheffield Wednesday tonight but striker Heidar Helguson is still out.

Malky Mackay is hoping Nathan Ellington's first goal of the season at Ipswich is just the start of things to come for the striker.

Watford boss Malky Mackay has admitted his side must improve after seeing them "get out of jail" at Ipswich on Tuesday night.

Midfielder John Eustace returns for Watford at Ipswich tonight but striker Heidar Helguson is still ruled out by a calf injury.

Watford loan striker Heidar Helguson is edging closer to a first-team recall at Ipswich tomorrow after a calf problem.

Watford will be without striker Heidar Helguson against Middlesbrough as the striker struggles with a calf injury.

Watford striker Nathan Ellington is hoping Blackburn come back in for him after he impressed on trial at Ewood Park.

Watford say they will wait another 10 days before they make a decision on whether Jay DeMerit needs an eye operation.

Malky Mackay says he won't be tempted into making any panic moves in the transfer market to paper over the cracks in his squad.

On-loan QPR striker Heidar Helguson has a chance of being fit for Watford's trip to Middlesbrough according to Malky Mackay.

Malky Mackay has backed Nathan Ellington to find the net again soon and praised Henri Lansbury's efforts at the weekend.

Malky Mackay refused to blame the virus which swept through his squad in the build-up to Saturday's game for the 4-0 defeat to Cardiff.

Blunder keeper Scott Loach has thanked Watford's fans for their reaction after he was beaten from the halfway line by a free-kick.

Boss Malky Mackay will be boosted by the news five players have declared themselves fit to face Cardiff on Saturday after illness.

Boss Malky Mackay and loan star Tom Cleverley both insist Watford are ready to bounce back against Cardiff on Saturday.