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Roy Hodgson has 'big expectations' for Ismaila Sarr after Senegal international makes first Premier League appearance since November as Watford edge closer to the drop after defeat against Brighton

Roy Hodgson revealed he has 'big expectations' for Ismaila Sarr going forward after Watford suffered a 2-0 Premier League home defeat to Brighton.

Neal Maupay and Adam Webster were on target in a game of few chances, which leaves the Hornets with just one point from three matches since Hodgson took the reins.

Sarr was introduced at half-time - ahead of an improved second-half performance from the home side - and the Senegal international looked promising on his first appearance for Watford since November.

Ismaila Sarr (left) made his first Premier League appearance since November on Saturday

'First thing with Sarr is, he only came back on Friday lunchtime from a long trip and was feeling very tired and I think he did remarkably well to make himself available to be on the bench," Hodgson said.