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Roy Hodgson wants to avoid a last-day great escape as he looks to keep Watford in the Premier League

Roy Hodgson will call on all his experience of dodging relegation as he embarks on his latest rescue mission at Watford.

The 74-year-old was summoned by the Hornets to save them from the drop after they sacked Claudio Ranieri last month.

They currently lie 19th in the Premier League table, two points from safety, ahead of a trip to the only side below them, Burnley, on Saturday.

Roy Hodgson is hoping he can avoid last-day drama in his quest to keep Watford in the league

Hodgson has been in stickier situations, though, having kept up West Brom, Crystal Palace and, most notably, Fulham against the odds.