New signing Will Hughes is aiming to bring his creative qualities to the fore in a Watford shirt.
The former Derby County midfielder is currently preparing for England Under-21s’ European Championship semi-final against Germany tomorrow, but he is aiming to improve on a goals tally that numbers 12 in almost 190 Rams appearances at his new club.
“I think a lot of people have got a perception of me of just being a ball-player, but having played in the Championship for five years you have got to do a lot more than that,” he told Watford’s website.
“I think I bring both sides to my game, with my main strength being creativity.
“I’m looking to score a lot more goals than I have previously and to set up lots of chances too.”
The 22-year-old was one of the most highly-rated players in the Championship and admitted the opportunity to try and prove himself at the top level was one he couldn’t refuse.
He said: “Every English player wants to play in the Premier League.
“Having played in the Championship for so long I gave it a good go to get promoted, but the chance to join a Premier League team was too hard to turn down.
“I’m massively excited, it’s a new chapter in my life and I can’t wait to get started.”
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