Claudio Ranieri appointed Watford boss

Ranieri is Watford’s 13th permanent manager since owners the Pozzo family took control of the club in 2012

Former Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has been named Watford boss (Nick Potts/PA).

Watford have announced the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as their new head coach on a two-year contract.

The Italian former Chelsea and Leicester boss succeeds Xisco Munoz, who parted company with the Hornets on Sunday.