Watford manager Javi Gracia can't wait for next season to begin.

The Hornets were guided by the Spaniard to their highest ever Premier League points, goals and wins tallies last season.

"We are excited," Gracia told the club website.

"I'm looking forward to the first game. It will be the same as last season against Brighton and we will try to prepare for that game during the whole of pre-season, trying to start the same way we did last season.

"We knew already we would have to play against all the teams but now when I see the schedule my first impression is good. I'm happy and I'm looking forward to the games."