Watford boss Javi Gracia hailed their support after a 6-0 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City.

Following the fifth goal, the Watford fans responded with a magnificent show of support as red and yellow flags were waved passionately.

“It's difficult for me to explain with words my feelings in that moment," Gracia admitted. “I'm very proud of being part of this club and very proud of the supporters we have and sometimes I think you have to live these experiences, to lose these games, to do it better in the future. I think it's good for us."

He continued: “I know in this moment it's hard for all the Watford supporters, but we have to look to the future, not only today or the past. We are not satisfied with this defeat but I think it will be good for the future.

“I think it's a step forward for us to live this experience and I'm sure we'll have more options in the future, not only in the FA Cup, in the Premier League as well. We want to improve, we want to do better next season and I think we are in the right way with the players we have."