New Hornets head coach Quique Sanchez Flores believes he has been given a special opportunity at Watford but the Spaniard admits it will take him some time to adapt to English football.

The 50-year-old was confirmed as the Golden Boys new boss ten days ago and is charged with keeping the club in the Premier League.

That will not be an easy task. Watford are favourites to go down and are the first side in 20 years to begin a Premier League campaign without the manager or head coach who led them into the top flight.

Flores, a former Spanish international, has an impressive CV as a head coach but acknowledges he will need some time to adapt to a new country, a new culture and a “more direct” style of football.

However, he has been preparing for a role he describes as a "big responsibility".

“I was reading about Watford and their history, which is very important to know when you join a new club,” he told the Golden Boys' website.

“I know they have big stories. I know about people like Elton John and what he did years ago and Watford have had important players like John Barnes playing at this club as well.

“So it is special to come here and to go into the Premier League, I know that. I feel a passion for my work and I want that to transmit to the fans and players.

“In my mind I have an idea of the new team, of Watford. I will work very hard to achieve something special.”

The former Atletico Madrid coach was understood to have been offered a return to former club Getafe before he agreed to take over at Vicarage Road.

He says it was the “moment to change” and that the right door opened for him at Watford. He adds managing in England is a “dream come true” and admits one of his first tasks is getting the Hornets supporters to identify with the side.

He said: “For me the most important thing is the sensation you transmit to the fans, you must connect with the people from Watford and the players.

“I always want to improve and create something special on the pitch. The idea is to make create a team the fans can connect with.”