Watford today won the most valuable club game in world football. Winning the Championship play off final against Leeds United in Cardiff secured their place in the Premiership – worth £40 million even if they survive just a season in the top flight.

Walking around Watford yesterday, it was hard to imagine the town sustaining Premiership soccer. But Adrian Boothroyd has achieved a miracle in his first season as a manager. You’d be foolish to right off his ability to establish Watford’s place in the sun. If Wigan can do it, why not Watford?

On today’s performance, they deserve their promotion.