Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has midfielder John Eustace back in his squad as they make the trip to tackle leaders West Brom.The former Stoke man has missed the last four games through suspension after his red card against the Potters and should slot straight back into the Hornets' midfield.

Boothroyd's side were awful in the 3-0 defeat at home to lowly Barnsley on Wednesday night but the return of winger Tommy Smith could provide some much needed creativity against Albion.

Smith was left out of the clash with the Tykes with a slight groin problem but Boothroyd believes he will be fit to return at the Hawthorns.

However top scorer Darius Henderson was withdrawn with 20 minutes remaining on Wednesday after damaging his hamstring and could miss out with Tamas Priskin - fresh from a successful loan spell at Preston - in pole position to replace him.

Collins John - who has failed to score in five appearances since joining from Fulham in January - was not even in the 16 to face the Tykes. Midfielder Gareth Williams is back in training after 13 months out with a cruciate knee ligament injury and could return before the end of the season but Damien Francis' knee injury has flared up again.

Kick-off is at 5.20pm.

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