IN total five young Hornets have been called-up to represent their countries in forthcoming European Qualifiers, while another Golden Boy is currently on duty in an international tournament.
Boss Malky Mackay is pleased with the way youngsters are developing at Vicarage Road and feels the international experience will only benefit them in the long-term
The proud Watford gaffer said: "The fact that they are all going to be heading off to here, there and everywhere, it's great for the Club.
"It's good for the Academy too, it highlights why you would want to bring youngsters here to go through the system at Watford.
"If you come to us, there's a good chance of becoming an international footballer - long may that continue along with our relationship with The Harefield Academy.
"If we provide youngsters at international level then that can only benefit the Club in the longer run."
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Malky Mackay proudly presents Lee Hodson with his Apprentice of the Month award last season |
Stephen McGinn has been called up to the Scotland Under 21 squad, while defenders Adam Thompson and Lee Hodson have been called-up by Northern Ireland for the same age group.
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Loach: Back between the sticks for the England U21 team |
First-team goalkeeper Scott Loach takes his place back in Stuart Pearce's Under 21 England squad after being promoted to the senior team earlier this month.
Academy product Rob Kiernan, currently on loan at Yeovil, has been called up to the Republic of Ireland Under 21 squad to face Switzerland and Turkey.
Meanwhile, young starlet Connor Smith has been taking part in the Republic of Ireland's Under 18 Jezek International tournament over the last few days, click here for details of how they are getting on.
Watford FC would like to wish all their international players the best of luck in their forthcoming games.
England U21 squad*: Scott Loach (Watford), Frankie Fielding (Blackburn Rovers), Alex Smithies (Huddersfield Town), Ryan Bertrand (Chelsea), Phil Jones (Blackburn Rovers), Martin Kelly (Liverpool), Michael Mancienne (Chelsea), Micah Richards (Manchester City), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur), Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa), Tom Cleverley (Manchester United), Jack Cork (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Sunderland), Henri Lansbury (Arsenal), Victor Moses (Wigan Athletic), Fabrice Muamba (Bolton Wanderers), Jack Rodwell (Everton), Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal), Andy Carroll (Newcastle United), Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa), Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United)
Republic of Ireland Under-21 Squad*: Stephen Henderson (Bristol City), Shane Redmond (Chesterfield); Seamus Coleman (Everton), Eddie Nolan (Scunthorpe), Gavin Gunning (Blackburn), Brendan Moloney (Nottingham Forest), Rob Kiernan (Watford), Lanre Oyebanjo (Histon); Stephen Gleeson (MK Dons), Conor Hourihane (Ipswich), Owen Garvan (Crystal Palace), James McCarthy (Wigan), Conor Clifford (Chelsea), Alan Judge (Blackburn); Cillian Sheridan (CSKA Sofia), Aaron Doran (Blackburn), Anthony Stokes (Hibernian), Joe Mason (Plymouth).
Scotland U21 Squad*: Jamie Barclay (Falkirk), Scott Gallacher (Rangers), Alan Martin (Leeds United), Paul Caddis (Swindon Town), Paul Hanlon (Hibernian), Jason Marr (Celtic), Ross Perry (Rangers), Steven Saunders (Motherwell), Thomas Scobbie (Falkirk), Daniel Wilson (Liverpool), Scott Arfield (Huddersfield Town), Barry Bannan (Aston Villa), Paul Coutts (Preston North End), Murray Davidson (St Johnstone), Stephen McGinn (Watford), Andrew Shinnie (Rangers), David Wotherspoon (Hibernian), James Forrest (Celtic), David Goodwillie (Dundee United), Leigh Griffiths (Dundee), Chris Maguire (Aberdeen), Jamie Murphy (Motherwell).
Northern Ireland U21 Squad: to follow shortly.
*Home clubs in brackets.
