CLARETS reporter Tyrone Marshall hands out the ratings for Burnley's defeat to Watford in the Premier League.

Joe Hart 6

Strong one-handed save from Deeney in the first half. Little he could do with the goals

Matt Lowton 5

Terrible mistake for Watford’s third goal, gifting possession to Will Hughes in a dangerous area. A real mixed bag with his crossing.

James Tarkowski 6

Headed in his first goal for the club. Had a real battle with Deeney and Gray and found it tough going

Ben Mee 5

Strong in the air against Deeney, but saw the striker creep past him for Watford’s second goal

Stephen Ward 6

Slid a fine ball through to create a chance for Hendrick, but exposed by Watford’s counter attack

Johann Berg Gudmundsson 6

Tested Foster with a 25-yard free-kick. Linked up well with Ward and drifted infield to create space for the overlap

Jack Cork 7 (Man of the Match)

Freshest man in the middle for Burnley having come off the bench on Thursday night and he impressed in the first half as the Clarets piled forward. Was the driving force for that good spell of pressure and had a shot blocked.

Ashley Westwood 6

Worked hard to track Hughes and Doucoure and battled well, but showed signs of tiredness

Aaron Lennon 5

Got plenty of joy from Holebas, often latching on to passes in behind him, but couldn’t find the final ball

Jeff Hendrick 7

Words of encouragement from Sean Dyche on Thursday night and responded with an improved performance

Chris Wood 5

Looks better with a partner next to him and struggled to impose himself on the game

Subs

Ashley Barnes for Wood (65)
Sam Vokes for Hendrick (70)
Charlie Taylor for Ward (74)

Subs not used: Tom Heaton, Phil Bardsley, Kevin Long, Ben Gibson

Watford: Ben Foster, Daryl Janmaat, Christian Kabasele, Craig Cathcart, Jose Holebas, Roberto Pereyra, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Etienne Capoue, Will Hughes (Kiko Femenia 83), Troy Deeney (Isaac Success 89), Andre Gray (Ken Sema 68)

Subs not used: Heurelho Gomes, Sebastian Prodl, Adrian Mariappa, Adam Masina