EPL: Watford are set to appoint Roy Hodgson

Watford are set to appoint former England boss Roy Hodgson as their new head coach on a deal until the end of the season.

Hodgson is set to replace Claudio Ranieri, who was sacked on Monday after three-and-a-half months in charge, with Watford 19th in the table, two points from safety.

Hodgson is expected to sign a short-term deal until the end of the season, when all parties will assess his future. Sky Sports News understands that Hodgson’s deal is ‘easily extendable’.

The Englishman, who has been out of work since leaving Crystal Palace at the end of last season, arrived at Watford’s training ground on Tuesday morning to complete the deal.

Watford’s players are due to arrive for training at midday and it is expected that Hodgson will take training if the paperwork is sorted out in time.

Former Watford manager Claudio Ranieri says Watford can survive relegation and praises Roy Hodgson

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Ranieri also arrived at the Watford training on Tuesday morning to collect his belongings and speaking exclusively to Sky Sports News before he left, he said: “I can only say good luck to everyone at Watford – to the fans, to the board, to everyone.”

Asked if he was given enough time to make his mark, he added: “That is football. But I believe with new players, Watford can be safe and also [arriving] is a fantastic manager. I wish all the best”.