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Miguel Layun tweets Troy Deeney after reaching 100th Watford goals

Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring their first goal (Reuters)
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The Mexican was pleased for his former team-mate.

Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring their first goalWatford’s Troy Deeney celebrates scoring their first goal

Yesterday saw Watford striker Troy Deeney make a little piece of Hornets history as he scored his 100th goal for the club. He smashed home a penalty for Watford against Crystal Palace yesterday to join Luther Blissett, Tommy Barnett, Ross Jenkins and Cliff Holton in the 100 club at Watford.

It was a momentous occasion for Deeney, who has been stuck on 99 since he found the back of the net in a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at the start of October.

Watford's Miguel Layun (R) celebrates scoring their first goal with Jose JuradoWatford’s Miguel Layun (R) celebrates scoring their first goal with Jose Jurado

It was a great occasion for Watford fans and Deeney was certainly happy to have achieved the feat, posting this Tweet after the game:

He also got some congratulations from a former Watford player.

Mexican international Miguel Layun is now playing his football for Portuguese giants Porto but was previously a top talent at Vicarage Road. He helped the Hornets to Premier League promotion in 2014-15 but did not stick around long in the Premier League – as he jumped at the chance to join Porto.

But he has not forgotten the club, sending this tweet yesterday:

Watford drew the game but still look like steering clear of any relegation trouble this season.

Hopefully Deeney can now start finding the net regularly again to ensure a comfortable end to the season.