Reid problem for Watford clash

Winston Reid is a doubtful starter for David Moyes’ first match in charge against Watford on Sunday.

But the central defender is not injured, instead he has to appear in the New Zealand World Cup play-off against Peru in Lima on Wednesday.

And that means he cannot make it back to London before Saturday morning, just over 24 hours before Moyes takes charge the game at Vicarage Road.

He will  make will make an immediate dash to Rush Green when he lands where he will meet his new manager before being assessed by the medical staff.

Moyes will be desperate for Reid to be available, particularly with Jose Fonte unavailable until 2018 with a foot injury.

His absence would be likely to see Declan Rice partnering either Angelo Ogbonna or Cheik Kouyate at the heart of the defence.

Moyes probably needs all the experience he an gather for a crucial game which will see the Hornets down on five first teamers through injury and suspension with doubts over five more.