The Hornets will pay tribute to the former England manager with a one-minute applause ahead of the Premier League clash against Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road on Saturday.

Taylor, 72, who died on Thursday following a suspected heart attack, is widely recognised as Watford's greatest manager following two successful periods in charge of the club.

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Watford will also wear black armbands in what is set to be an emotionally-charged fixture.

During his first stint in charge at Watford, Taylor took the club from the Fourth Division to a second-placed finish in the top flight.

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He also guided Watford to the only FA Cup final of their history - a 2-0 defeat against Everton in 1984 - and European football.

Taylor left for Aston Villa, and latterly England, before he returned for a second spell at Vicarage Road to take them back to the Premier League.

A stint as Watford chairman followed while the Rous Stand at Vicarage Road was renamed after him in 2014.