Whenever there is a change of manager or head coach, there is usually also a change in style of play, even if such alterations are only nuanced.

One of the criticisms of Watford this season so far has been their tendency to be safety first – going sideways or often backwards when they looked in a position to forward.

That’s fine if you’re winning games, but in the midst of a run like Watford’s the style of play contributed to the overall frustration, disappointed and often anger.

What can the fans expect from a team coached by Tom Cleverley?

“I’m sure every manager that sits here says they want to attack and play fast-flowing football,” said the interim head coach.

“I would like that, but there are certain levels you need to go through to get to that.

“Hopefully we are playing in the opposition half and dominating games, while all the time being organised behind the ball.

“One thing I would say is I hope you'll say Watford are high energy and playing for the badge.”

Of course, Cleverley can draw upon the experiences gained from a number of different managers during his playing career, not least Sir Alex Ferguson.

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“I think you’d be silly not to take bits from all the managers you played for,” said Cleverley.

“You take little bits, you leave little bits, and at the same I always want to be authentic to what and who I am.

“For instance, I think what Sir Alex was best at was being adaptable – and the way game is evolving you have to be adaptable.

“His style back then, 10 or 15 years ago, would probably be different to his style if he were still managing now. He was always so good at adapting to the modern-day players.

“I’ve taken things from him: how to man manage, how to manage a squad of internationals. But I don’t think my style will mirror his too much.”

Like so many taking over the helm of a football club, Cleverley has been given the chance because of the failure of the person who went before him.

Was there ever a doubt that maybe this wasn’t the right time for him?

“Absolutely not, I’ve never been afraid of hard work or a challenge,” he said.

“I realise how much it’s going to take, and how much I’ll need to put in personally.

“But I really do think we can change the fortunes and results quickly.

“I would love nothing more than to get the win on Saturday, and then the same against Leeds on Good Friday – being a Bradford boy!”

Another problem has been the Hornets have not had a steady stream of goals from a regular No.9.

Vakoun Bayo, Mileta Rajovic and, more recently, Emmanuel Dennis have all had a go at spearheading the attack.

Now Cleverley has to decide how he approaches that situation.

“Without giving too many secrets away, I’ll say that I’m very, very comfortable and confident with the way that we’ve prepared the team this week. I don’t think we could have done much more,” he said.

“Ideally everyone has a 30-goal striker that plays every game but we have to be a little bit different here – and even in the season we got promoted back to the Premier League we didn’t have that striker. The goals were spread around.

“I know that good results can be achieved in this league without having a settled number nine.”