Javi Gracia offers Watford players extra incentive ahead of FA Cup semi-final clash with Wolves

Watford boss Javi Gracia challenged the players he picks for Tuesday night's game with Fulham to win a spot in his FA Cup semi-final team.

Watford face Wolves at Wembley on Sunday and Gracia has rotated regularly in the cup this season.

However with five days to recover after Tuesday's match at Vicarage Road, Gracia told his squad that playing well against Fulham could earn a Wembley start.

“We can start the next game with the same 11 because I think we have enough time,” he said.

"Five days is enough for players to recover very well. Most of them had four days off two weeks ago.”

Watford beat Woking, Newcastle, QPR and Crystal Palace to advance to the last four of the FA Cup.

The Hornets are currently 10th in the Premier League and victory over Fulham on Tuesday would confirm an instant return to the second tier for the visitors, who languish 19th and 16 points adrift of safety.