Quique Flores backs Troy Deeney to find his form in the Premier League

Watford boss Quique Flores has backed striker Troy Deeney to get off the mark in the Premier League in the near future.

The Hornets skipper scored 21 goals in the Championship last season to fire the club into the top flight, but he missed several good chances in his side's goalless draw against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

However, Flores is adamant that he is not worried about the striker's form and believes that he will notch his first Premier League goal soon enough.

He told reporters: "Troy is involved but it was difficult [for the other players] to get connected with him. There were a lot of players around Troy which is why we tried to play down the sides and put crosses in.

"West Brom put a lot of players inside the box but Deeney is connecting with the team. He is one of the leaders of the side.

"I have no doubts about Troy and I would not be surprised if he scored in the next game."

Watford face Southampton in their next Premier League match.