Cowie has made eight appearances for Watford this season

Watford winger Don Cowie hopes Tuesday's 2-0 win over Bristol City has cured them of their injury-time nerves.

The Hornets conceded a last-gasp goal for the third time this season in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Doncaster.

Cowie, 27, told BBC Three Counties Radio: "Once you're 2-0 up it's up to us to see the game out, we've struggled at times to do that.

"We're a young team, we're learning all the time. I thought tonight showed we've learned from the weekend."

Malky Mackay's men displayed a resolute side to their play by holding on to the lead given to them by strikers Marvin Sordell and Danny Graham for almost all of the second half.

"You don't plan to wobble, you just know teams are going to throw everything at you in the late stages," Cowie added.

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"We never gave them the opportunity to do that. That's credit to every player but I thought the back five were immense tonight."

Cowie himself put in a stand-out performance for the Hornets, who secured their first Championship win since the opening day of the season.

The Scot, who made the switch to Vicarage Road from Inverness in February 2009, has been praised by Mackay for his all-action performances this season, and hopes to continue his good form.

"When things go as well as that as a team, there's no better feeling than to be involved with it," he said.

"On a personal note I was very pleased, my energy is one of my strengths and I try and give everything I can every game."

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