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Troy Deeney could miss the rest of the season after suffering an injury to his right foot in Watford's goalless draw with Crystal Palace.

The Hornets skipper left Vicarage Road with his foot in a protective surgical boot, and with Watford all but safe on 38 points, he will not be rushed back.

Deeney has scored only six goals in a disappointing campaign punctuated by seven games out through suspension and sitting out the first six weeks on the bench following a pre-season groin operation.

But the club talisman has still scored more than £18m record signing Andre Gray (four) and Stefano Okaka (one) between them.

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