Watford boss Javi Gracia was pleased with the "character" shown for their 1-1 draw with Southampton.

Shane Long struck after just 7.69 seconds and Southampton held on to their lead until the 90th minute, when Watford's Andre Gray levelled from close range.

Gracia said: "We conceded an early goal and it changed what we prepared, to concede after some seconds is hard to accept. In that moment they played better and had more chances, but in the second half we changed, found a better balance and created chances.

"I am sure Craig tried to play quickly, sometimes these things happen and in these moments we just try to focus and improve.

"We are getting some goals at the end of games, we show character and desire.

"For other teams it is difficult to win these games [at Vicarage Road], all the teams are trying for different targets."