Leicester boss Micky Adams

Brian Deane grabbed two goals as Leicester got off to a winning start at the Walkers Stadium against Watford.

A 31,000 crowd raised the roof of the Foxes' new home as last season's Premiership basement club put their relegation woes behind them with a solid display.

Deane headed Leicester in front with a close-range header in the 47th minute from Jamie Scowcroft's cross after good work down the right by Muzzy Izzet.

Eight minutes later, the big striker escaped the Watford defence to find the net again after another Scowcroft pass.

Deane's double strike took the sting out of the Hornets' game after a first half in which they had been more than a match for the home side.

Leicester could have made it three through substitute Jordan Stewart on up front for Paul Dickov.

His run on goal ended with a curling shot which Alec Chamberlain in the visitors goal did well to save.

Scowcroft went even closer in the 85th minute when he rose well to meet Nicky Summerbee's cross only to see his header hit the inside of the post.