I've worked on free-kicks - Irankunda

Australian Nestory Irankunda said his first goal for Watford might not have happened if team-mate Imran Louza had not been suspended.

The 19-year-old signing from Bayern Munich put the Hornets ahead with a brilliant free-kick in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Swansea City.

"I told the boys I felt confident taking it - but if Imran was there, I wouldn't have taken it, for sure," he told BBC Three Counties Radio.

"I've scored two free-kicks before this one and it's just something I've worked on throughout my four years of playing professional football."

Irankunda had to go off in the second half with a dead leg but it is not thought to be serious and he said he had worked hard after joining the club last month to ensure he was "up to speed" with the Championship.

"It's how I expected it to be. I came in a bit late for pre-season but I still put in the work to be able to play at the level and I think I've shown that in my first three or four games," he added.

"The Championship is a better league and I feel I've got more time to be on the ball because of the position I've been playing.

"It's always been a dream of mine to play in England. I pushed for it and I'm just happy to be here."

Watford are next in action at home against Southampton on Saturday.