Luca Kjerrumgaard discusses Nestory Irankunda partnership and a 'signature' goal
The Dane was selected alongside Nestory Irankunda in a front two as Paulo Pezzolano picked a 3-5-2 system, with the pair dovetailing nicely during a dominant first half.
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Kjerrumgaard was left isolated as a lone striker at Charlton last weekend and discussed after this victory the differences between the two setups.
He said: "I think in the first game we were a bit too far from each other. We had a lot of long balls and I didn't really have anyone to lay it off to.
"In this game we could be more of a threat in behind the defence and we could work with each other. We could really use each other to beat the defence and to help the other guys easily come up.
"It was tough at Charlton because it felt like it was one against three all the time. It was better today.
"We will see what we do next."
Kjerrumgaard enjoyed individual success in the opening 45 minutes, too, bagging his first two Watford goals in front of family and friends who were visiting from Denmark.
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He said: "It's great to score, especially at home, because it's our own fans and you feel that excitement.
"My uncles and my best friend were here so it couldn't be better timing to score and win. I've had a stressful few weeks sorting everything out and now I can relax and celebrate with my family.
Luca Kjerrumgaard scores (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC) "For the first goal, I just had to be there at the right moment. Me and Nestory have a good relationship and as soon as he was gone I knew he would pass me the ball.
"For the second, I would say that kind of battle with a defender is something I'm good at. I like to get in at the back of the box, it was one of my signature goals.
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"For me, though, every goal is nice. I don't appreciate one more than another one.
"Everyone is happy and excited that we got this win because it's a good end to the week, but everybody knows this is a process and we have to look forward now."
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