Watford boss Brendan Rodgers has urged his players not to rest on their laurels and finish the season on a winning note.

Rodgers took over at Vicarage Road in January following the resignation of Aidy Boothroyd and he has taken the Hornets from the relegation zone into mid-table security.

Watford welcome Derby for the end-of-season encounter on Sunday and the former Chelsea reserve boss wants a win that could see them move into the top half.

"We have the chance to get in that 12th position," Rodgers told the club`s official website.

"It would be a terrific achievement as my ambition has always been northwards.

"I always wanted to go further up and we`ll be fighting right until the final whistle to get those three points."