Former Manchester United Premier League winner takes charge of Watford following Valerien Ismael sacking

Tom Cleverley has been appointed as the interim Watford boss following the axing of Valerien Ismael at Vicarage Road.

talkSPORT reported last month how the 48-year-old was on the brink of being dismissed by the Hornets.

Cleverley has been drafted in by Watford on an interim basis to replace IsmaelCredit: Getty

And a 2-1 home defeat to Coventry on Saturday has proven to be the final straw with Watford sitting in 13th spot in the Championship.

The club have now turned to former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, who won the Premier League at Old Trafford in 2013.

Cleverley is no stranger to the Watford fanbase having enjoyed three spells as a player with the club before retiring there last summer.

After hanging up his boots, the 34-year-old has worked with Watford's Under-18s, but will now be tasked with managing the first team.

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