Relegation-threatened Premier League side, Watford, have appointed former Crystal Palace manager, Roy Hodgson as the new head coach.

The 74-year-old takes over from Italian gaffer, Claudio Ranieri, who was sacked on Monday after three months in charge of the Hornets.

“We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Roy Hodgson as the club’s manager,” Watford who currently lie 19th on the EPL table tweeted.

The ex-England national team boss will be joined at Watford by his trusted assistant Ray Lewington, who managed the Hornets so admirably from 2002 until 2005.

“Best known for leading the Three Lions during a four-year spell which took in Euro 2012, World Cup 2014 and Euro 2016, Hodgson has also managed extensively at club level in England and across the world.

“Internationally, Hodgson has held the manager’s position with the likes of Malmo, Inter Milan, Copenhagen and Udinese – and he also led the national teams in Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and Finland.

“Hodgson and Lewington begin preparations immediately for Watford’s next Premier League fixture; away to Burnley on Saturday February 5,” the club’s statement read partly.