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W. Hughes
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Will Hughes

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Player Bio
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1.85 m, 74 kg
Age
29
Born
1995-04-17
Nationality
ENG
Cheick Doucoure injury leaves a huge hole at Crystal Palace - what do they do now?

Roy Hodgson has four options to replace the key midfielder now facing a lengthy lay-off - but none of them are ideal

Matt Woosnam41

Cheick Doucoure injury leaves a huge hole at Crystal Palace - what do they do now?
Crystal Palace’s progress is being hindered by their struggles when the opposition press them

When Palace fail to control the midfield, the attacking talent of Michael Olise and Conor Gallagher are then shackled by defensive duties

Matt Woosnam28

Crystal Palace’s progress is being hindered by their struggles when the opposition press them
Kouyate’s absence will present Palace with opportunities and problems in equal measure

Crystal Palace will lament the timing of the Africa Cup of Nations — losing Cheikhou Kouyate from their midfield is going to sting

Matt Woosnam21

Kouyate’s absence will present Palace with opportunities and problems in equal measure
Conor Gallagher gets the headlines again, but Will Hughes shows he can help his team-mate thrive

The partnership of Gallagher and Hughes in midfield looks well balanced, effective and ideal for Palace in their upcoming fixtures

Matt Woosnam29

Conor Gallagher gets the headlines again, but Will Hughes shows he can help his team-mate thrive
McArthur's prolonged absence is a test for Vieira - will Hughes, Eze or Schlupp come into midfield?

How Vieira reorganises in key man McArthur's absence will be crucial to how Crystal Palace fare in run-up to Christmas. Who'll get the nod?

Matt Woosnam25

McArthur's prolonged absence is a test for Vieira - will Hughes, Eze or Schlupp come into midfield?
From bare bones in midfield – Palace and Vieira will soon be spoilt for choice

A year ago Roy Hodgson's squad options were limited and out of form - now Vieira has an issue keeping all of his midfielders happy

Matt Woosnam29

From bare bones in midfield – Palace and Vieira will soon be spoilt for choice
Chastening first half at Brighton shows exactly what Watford miss without Will Hughes

Juraj Kucka and Peter Etebo shone against Villa, but without Kucka at Brighton, Watford looked all at sea...

Luke Bosher and Adam Leventhal47

Chastening first half at Brighton shows exactly what Watford miss without Will Hughes
Watford transfer round-up: Hughes in initial exit talks, Thorsby and Yokuslu under consideration

With the likes of Will Hughes and Andre Gray looking increasingly likely to leave Watford this summer, who will come in...?

Adam Leventhal52

Watford transfer round-up: Hughes in initial exit talks, Thorsby and Yokuslu under consideration
Will Hughes demoted to Watford’s under-23s as contract ‘stand-off’ continues

Will Hughes has been made to train and play with the under-23s due to his failure in signing a new contract with the club

Adam Leventhal65

Will Hughes demoted to Watford’s under-23s as contract ‘stand-off’ continues
Watford transfers: Will Hughes contract close to becoming a ‘saga’, Lemina and potential striker outgoings

Watford have been busy in the summer transfer window already with the signings with Louza, Dennis, Rose and Fletcher

Adam Leventhal63

Watford transfers: Will Hughes contract close to becoming a ‘saga’, Lemina and potential striker outgoings
Will Hughes wants to stay at Watford: ‘There are no thoughts about moving elsewhere’

The midfielder is out of contract next summer but has said he wants to sign a new deal at Vicarage Road

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Will Hughes wants to stay at Watford: ‘There are no thoughts about moving elsewhere’
The evolution of Will Hughes – Watford’s blond-haired silent assassin

Hughes was tipped for stardom when he was a young boy and he hasn't disappointed with Derby and Watford. This is his story... so far

Adam Leventhal42

The evolution of Will Hughes – Watford’s blond-haired silent assassin