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Will Hughes saluted match-winner Gerard Deulofeu for making the difference for below-par Watford in their 2-1 win at Huddersfield.

Deulofeu gave the Hornets a flying start with a superb opener before his 11th goal of the season - and fourth in his last two appearances - sealed the points deep in the second half.

Javi Gracia's side were made to work hard for all three points at the John Smith's Stadium and Karlan Grant headed Huddersfield's stoppage-time consolation.

'We weren't at our best, we weren't at the level we should be, but it helps when we've got players like Deulofeu on the team who can do a bit of magic and finish the game for us,' Hughes told Press Association Sport.

'We've got to be better than that, but Huddersfield gave it everything. They're relegated and have nothing to lose, but we've got to improve going forward.'

Deulofeu's opener was reminiscent of his brilliant first goal for Watford in their

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