Troy Deeney celebrates his brilliant lob as Watford beat West HamReutersWatford boss Walter Mazzarri says Troy Deeney reminds him of Diego MaradonaGetty Images
And Watford boss Mazzarri is still purring at the ability his striker showed with his delicate lob at the London Stadium.
The Italian says only a few players in the world could have scored such a goal – and legendary Maradona is one of them.
Mazzarri said: “What Deeney did against West Ham was a great goal.
“Only a few players can do it and one of them was Maradona. It was incredible.
The West Ham defence were completely beaten by the delicate lob from Troy DeeneyReuters
More from football
Team news
Seb Larsson suspended for hosts after failing in FA appeal while Michail Antonio out for the season for visitors
TEAM NEWS
What is the latest Southampton vs Manchester City team news, what TV channel is it on and what time is kick-off?
TEAM NEWS
Stoke City v Hull City team news: Peter Crouch could earn recall for Potters
TEAM NEWS
Watford vs Swansea City team news: Fernando Llorente set to return to first XI but Jack Cork out for Swans
TV TIMES
What TV channel is Stoke vs Hull, what time does it start and what is the latest team news?
TV TIMES
What TV channel is Sunderland vs West Ham on, what time is kick off and what is the latest team news?
TV TIMES
What TV channel is Swansea vs Manchester City on, what time is kick-off and what is the latest team news?
TV TIMES
What TV channel is Watford vs Swansea City on, what time is kick-off and what is the latest team news?
Team News
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City team news: Andros Towsend a doubt as Wilfried Ndidi battles for fitness
Preview
What TV channel is Crystal Palace vs Leicester City on, what time is kick-off and what is the latest team news?
Team news
Tottenham vs Bournemouth: Harry Kane and Victor Wanyama to return along with Kyle Walker
Preview
What TV channel is Tottenham vs Bournemouth on, what time is kick-off and what is the latest team news?
"What I ask from Deeney and the whole squad - but Deeney is captain - is continuity."
Deeney, 28, has spent six years at Watford after starting his career with midlands club Walsall.
Maradona was voted joint FIFA player of the 20th century alongside Pele, and captained Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986.
Watch ALL the goals from the Premier League before anyone else for FREE plus all the latest news, fixtures and results and live match commentary all on the go with the new Sun Football App –click here to download
Leave a comment