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"An outstanding manager and one of the nicest men in football."

Tributes have been pouring in for former England manager Graham Taylor following his death on Thursday at the age of 72.

And football is preparing to pay its respects to Taylor, who enjoyed success with Watford, Wolves, Aston Villa and Lincoln City, at fixtures taking place this weekend.

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Watford head coach Walter Mazzarri on Graham Taylor: "I know what he meant to the fans and the club and I know he had beaten all the records for Watford while he was here.

"We already have many reasons to win the game on Saturday - and on top of this we now have Graham Taylor.

"Together with the fans we know we have to give everything to gain the maximum result and dedicate a win to a great person and a symbol of the club."

Watch here to see a moving tribute to former Watford manager Graham Taylor.

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As a club manager, Graham Taylor led Watford from the Fourth Division to runners-up in the old First Division in five years, and to the 1984 FA Cup final.

He took Aston Villa to second in the First Division, returning to Watford and Villa after his spell in charge of the national side, and managing Wolves.

He became England boss in 1990 but resigned in 1993 after the team failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup. Taylor later became a renowned pundit for BBC Sport.

There will be emotional tributes to Taylor, who died aged 72 earlier in the week, up and down the country today.

Five changes to the Watford side that beat Burton Albion 2-0 in the FA Cup last week.

Heurelho Gomes, Sebastien Prodl, Jose Holebas, Valon Behrami and Stefano Okaka come in for Costel Pantilimon, Craig Cathcart, Brandon Mason, Jerome Sinclair and Odion Ighalo.

Watford XI: Gomes, Kaboul, Prödl, Britos; Kabasele, Doucouré, Behrami, Capoue, Holebas; Deeney (c), Okaka. 

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Victor Valdes returns in goal for Middlesbrough in one of four changes to the side that beat Sheffield Wednesday.

There are also starts for Fabio, Ben Gibson and Adam Forshaw. Rudy Gestede could make his first appearance for the club since a £6m move from Aston Villa, but he starts on the bench.

Middlesbrough: Valdes, Bernardo, Chambers, Gibson, Fabio, De Roon, Friend, Leadbitter, Forshaw, Negredo, Stuani.

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Good afternoon and welcome to BBC Sport's live text commentary from what will be an emotional Vicarage Road as Watford play Middlesbrough in a Premier League match.

The game is also a chance for the supporters to remember a Watford legend. More Graham Taylor tributes coming up shortly, but firstly let's bring you the team news.

"We will cherish Graham and drown our sorrows in the brilliant memories he gave us.

"He took my beloved Watford from the depths of the lower leagues to uncharted territory and into Europe. We have become a leading English club because of his managerial wisdom and genius.

"We went on an incredible journey together and it will stay with me forever."

Former chairman Sir Elton John paid this emotional tribute to ex-Watford and England manager Graham Taylor, who died earlier this week aged 72.

Vicarage Road is the setting for more tributes today as their fans say goodbye to a club legend.

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