Tom Cleverley has been named Watford head coach on a permanent deal.
The former Manchester United midfielder has been leading the Hornets on an interim basis following the sacking of Valerien Ismael last month. In his seven games in charge, Watford have won one and drawn five.
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Speaking to the BBC, 34-year-old Cleverley outlined his determination to make an impression at Vicarage Road.
He said: “There is a lot of unfinished business from my playing career. That drives me forward with my coaching. It motivates me every day.
“I didn’t achieve anything in the Champions League with Manchester United. The title we lost to City. I came to Watford when they were in the Premier League. I retired as a player with them in the Championship. None of it sits right.
“I left a few out there as a player. I probably lacked ambition. But as a coach I am very ambitious.
“I love the feeling of working towards something every day, whether that is a result, a relegation battle, a title charge.
“Football has been my life since I was a kid. I like being on the inside of a club, having real impact, doing the nitty-gritty on the grass, taking the tactical aspects of training, enjoying the little game of chess football is becoming now.”
