Claudio Ranieri lauds 'fantastic' Joshua King as Watford thump Everton

Watford manager Claudio Ranieri and hat-trick hero Joshua King celebrate after the win at Everton (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manager Claudio Ranieri was blown away as his Watford side scored four goals in 12 minutes to come from behind and win 5-2 at Everton.

The Hornets’ maiden victory at Goodison Park – and Ranieri’s first in charge of the club – came in stunning fashion as Joshua King scored a hat-trick on his return to Everton, where he played 11 times without a goal last season before leaving on a free transfer in the summer.