Marlon King's early second half strike at Selhurst Park on Saturday helped to set Watford on their way to a crushing three goal victory over the Eagles and manager, Aidy Boothroyd, preparing for the return leg at Vicarage Road tomorrow evening, was quick to emphasis the improvement made by the Dulwich born front man this season,
"Marlon has scored 22 goals this season, and his game has gone to another level.
He is a leader. Not only can he score goals, but he can make them for others as well.
I've known Marlon since I was first-team coach at Leeds, where he had a loan spell last season. He has done very, very well for me."
The prolific King has now netted four times in his last five starts, and a detailed look at the former Nottingham Forest striker's season to date can be found by clicking here.