'The reward is three points and it is amazing for us' - Javier Gracia reflects on Watford's comeback win at Derby
Watford head coach Javier Gracia admits he’s a proud man after watching his side bag a first away win of the season.
The Hornets looked dead and buried after trailing 2-0 at in-form Derby County.
But the visitors refused to lay down and got back into it when Luca Kjerrumgaard pulled one back just after the hour.
The unlikely comeback was then completed in the most dramatic of fashions when Edo Kayembe scored twice in the closing five minutes of a thriller.
“It was tough today,” he said. “It's been a long time without winning away. The players showed a great attitude until the end. It is a day for us to enjoy.
“We didn't deserve to be losing the game at 2-0. We had more possession and more shots on goal.
“We played a good game, knowing the opponents are coming in with five wins in a row. We knew it would be tough with us, but we showed a good attitude.
“I am really proud. The dressing room is really happy, it's their moment and something they have been waiting for for a long time.”
Gracia now wants to see his young side grow in confidence after getting the monkey off their back.
“It is important to compete and to grow,” he added. “Sometimes that can be as important as getting the points.
“We need to manage our young players. They are very good with many skills, but we need to compete as a team and that's something we have to improve and grow to get the results our fans expect.
“This is good for us and gives us a lift. We have a tough December coming up and this is important for the confidence of all the squad.
“We are trying to grow as a squad and a team. We have many young players and some of them need time to make mistakes and to regroup
“This way we are improving the level of the team. We are really happy to get the win, we were able to keep doing our job and follow the plan.
“The reward is three points and it is amazing for us.”