Watford owner Gino Pozzo has confirmed the club want a "more experienced coach" to replace Tom Cleverley.
The former Manchester United, Everton and Hornets midfielder was sacked on Tuesday in the wake of the team's failure to reach the Championship play-offs.
He is the 21st managerial departure from Vicarage Road since 2012 and in that time the club have appointed candidates from all backgrounds and with varying levels of experience.
"Tom is a bright young coach who has a real future in the game, but he needs time to gain experience and in football time is a precious commodity," said Pozzo in a statement on the club website, external.