Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd expects to have influential midfielder Damien Francis back at his disposal in "two to three weeks".A knee problem has kept the 28-year-old sidelined for over a month, but Francis could return to fitness in time for the crucial latter part of the season.

"Damien is not ready," said Boothroyd.

"He played 11 games straight after being out injured and there's still a little bit of fluid on his knee.

"We're looking at two to three weeks with him still."

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