Watford look for win after 'mini pre-season'

Watford boss Ed Still hopes an 11-day break since their previous game will result in a rejuvenated performance at Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday evening.

The Hornets have a six-point gap to close if they are to reach the Championship play-offs this season, having taken seven points from four games since Still took charge.

"It's been like a mini pre-season for us," Still told the club website.

"It's been about building on what was put in place in those first four weeks and not reinventing anything, and not changing or revolutionising anything dramatically.

"We want to stay stable and really solid defensively, and hopefully in the coming weeks we'll see a little bit more fluidity when we do have the ball."

Although Wednesday have already been relegated, Still said they had been competitive in all of their recent matches.

"It wasn't so long ago they came to The Vic and picked up a point - the players are very much aware of what a difficult and tricky game it will be," he added.

Defender Mattie Pollock will be assessed because of an ankle problem before the matchday squad is confirmed.