My team-mates are another level - Kyprianou

Watford midfielder Hector Kyprianou says he has been inspired by working amongst world-class players ahead of the new Championship season with the Hornets.

Midfielder Giorgi Chakvetadze and forward Kwadwo Baah are two of those he's keen to play alongside when the season gets underway.

"I'm glad I'm playing on [Giorgi's] team now rather than against him. I've seen Baah's pace it's frightening, can cause anyone problems," he told BBC Radio Three Counties Radio.

This season Kyprianou steps up to the Championship after leaving League One Peterborough United for Hertfordshire, but believes under the leadership of recently appointed head coach Paulo Pezzolano, Watford are capable of a promotion push.

'I've always known them as a Premier League team."

"[Pezzolano] winning titles in other countries creates a big buzz around the training ground."

Watford travel to newly promoted Charlton in Saturday's early kick-off for their opening game of the Championship season and Kyprianou believes the playing squad must adopt the right mindset to get their season off to a winning start.

"I play for Watford now and we're expected to be winning those games."

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