AFTER signing on the dotted line, Slovenian defender Jure Travner spoke exclusively to www.watfordfc.com about his first impressions of Watford.

"It's so beautiful here and everyone is lovely" the 23-year-old said.

"Watford was the best choice and the best team for me and it's amazing to be here.

"In Slovenia, Watford has a great reputation, everyone knows about it's history."

Travner has three under 21 caps for his country and is hoping that playing in England will get him noticed by the senior national coach.

"I think the move to England is very important for my career.

"It works both ways, if you don't have experience with the international team, then you find it harder to get noticed abroad.

"In Slovenia it is very hard to get into the national team, so I hope if I work hard for Watford here, I can gain international success as well.

Travner rises for a header against Wealdstone on Saturday

The self-proclaimed "hard-to-beat" defender revealed that he leaves behind a bit of a reputation in his country.

"I'm known as a hard, strong player in my country" said Travner.

"I'm not dirty, just hard, good to have in defence. I was known to be good in one to ones and dribbling past players.

"I am an aggressive player in defence but I also attack during a game. I'm defensive first, then attack.

"Those are my attributes as a player."

The Slovenian is relishing his chance at English football and can't wait to get stuck in with his new team mates during the pre-season trip to Spain this week.

"I want to get a good strength up, adapt to the team and get to know everyone.

"Then I will start on improving my skills as a player and to satisfy my new coach, and then hopefully get and keep a regular place in the team."

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