
Premiership side Watford have confirmed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as their new manager.
The former England boss will work with assistant Ray Lewington, who managed the Hornets from 2002 until 2005.
Watford went down the Premier League relegation zone following series of poor display which led to the sacked of former coach Claudio Ranieri on Monday after only 16 weeks in charge following a nine-game run without a win.
Sportsmail reported on Monday that the club had got in contact with the 74-year-old to see if he would be interested in taking on the role.
Hodgson left Crystal Palace at the end of last season.
Reports has it that he has signed a contract to take him until the end of the season where it will then be reviewed whether he remain at the club longer.