Boss Malky Mackay wants improvement from Watford

Mackay has made two signings so far this summer

Watford boss Malky Mackay was left unimpressed by his side's 3-3 friendly draw with Northampton.

A strong Hornets line-up found themselves 3-1 down at half-time on Sunday, prompting Mackay to lay down the law to his players.

He told BBC Three Counties Radio: "I thought in the first half we were very slack. We didn't respond so we had some words at half-time.

"We showed a bit of desire in the second half. They've got the message."

Striker Danny Graham hit a brace for Watford before fellow frontman Marvin Sordell drew the visitors level with less than 10 minutes to go.

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Graham, 24, received special praise from his boss after playing the whole game despite suffering from a nose injury.

"Obviously he had a nasty knock and he took the ball to the face today, which is not very nice when you've got a nose problem," said Mackay.

"I have to say I thought he was fantastic today. He ran into the channels so many times, he caused them no end of discomfort and thoroughly deserved to score."

Meanwhile the club's under-15s have arrived in Northern Ireland to play in the Milk Cup tournament with 23 other sides.