News about Jake Livermore

AT LOFTUS ROAD: Jake Livermore had only scored three goals in the last three-and-a-half years, but he came back in five minutes. The former England man was the unexpected hero as Watford condemned poor QPR to their fifth loss in six games, propelling the Hornets back to play-off contention and keeping their hosts five points from safety. You will have trouble finding a finer brace. Livermore curled in spectacularly from 25 yards out for the opener and then shot from outside the box to place Valerien Ismael's team 2-0 up. The Hornets have now ranked eighth, just one point behind the top six.

After an Edo Kayembe equalizer, the Frenchman came off the bench in the second half to lead Watford and found the net once more. Jefferson Lerma made his Philadelphia debut after joining Bournemouth on a fruitful afternoon before heading to the United States, while Jake Livermore made his Watford bow after leaving West Brom.

Palma is a Honduras immigrant who was earlier in the game by Rangers. After scoring 13 goals in 35 games for Greek side Aris, the 23-year-old has attracted scouts from a number of European clubs, including Manchester United and Anderlecht.

In a friendly against Arsenal on Saturday, a retired England international played as a trialist for Watford. The 33-year-old star, who earned seven national caps between 2012 and 2017, was released by their old club at the end of the 2022-23 season and is now working to keep their fitness up and find a new club. Despite previous reports that the player was training with the club this week, it was odd to see him come off the bench during the friendly, which took place behind closed doors.

KATHYRN BATTE: A second-string West Brom side advanced to the FA Cup fourth round over National League outfit Chesterfield. The Championship promotion chasers were too strong for the Spireites, with John Swift netting after 23 minutes before scoring in the second half, which gave a 4-0 victory.

Diane and Andreas Kolbe, heartbroken parents who lost their baby at an exclusive private hospital after he suffered catastrophic and 'preventable' brain injury, have been paid by the hospital. Diane and Diane's son Archie were born at The Portland Hospital, where Meghan Markle had given birth to him just months before.

TOM COLLOMOSE AT THE HAWTHORNS: Ismaila Sarr scored one of the finest English game ever seen, but she also became a hero for Watford. Sarr had scored from 60 yards in the first half but then failed to do so from 12 as goalkeeper David Button retaliated by saving his 73rd-minute penalty. Watford was denied a victory they did not deserve.