Kids scared off by snore draw

STOKE billed this game as a ‘Kids for a Quid’ fixture, but they could now stand accused of cruelty to children after an absolutely abysmal advert for the Championship.

The increasing gulf between the Premier League and the second tier was crystal clear as both sides bored each other rigid to provide a television turn-off.

Watford ensured they are now two points ahead of West Bromwich Albion, largely thanks to the inspired second-half performance of Richard Lee, the Watford goalkeeper.