Watford boss Gianfranco Zola has hailed the performance of striker Matej Vydra in his side's 2-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers.

The striker scored the Hornets' first goal and set up Almen Abdi to secure the win that keeps his team's push for automatic promotion on track.

Zola told reporters: "Matej showed why so many teams are interested in him. It was another performance of quality, quantity and character. He was absolutely fantastic today.

"It was a game where we had to work hard because they were good and we did that. Three games in a week is always hard for us as well. I was pleased and proud of the performance."

Zola's side are now fourth in the Championship and are trailing second-place Hull City by just one point.