But Gracia, who has a contract until 2023, is settled and enjoying life in Hertfordshire.

"To achieve something like that I think the most important thing is to keep always focused on the next day," the 48-year-old said of his record.

"From the moment I arrived here I can say I felt very comfortable and I think it's a club where I'm feeling really well.

"I don't know the time other coaches have been, I don't know my future in this club but I'm enjoying the present and trying to do my best.

"I don't like to speak about the future, I don't like to speak about the past. I prefer to be focused on the present because I think it's the best way to achieve important things.

"In this team, it's our ambition in this moment to try to be demanding and try to continue in the next games keeping our level and at the end of the season we'll see where we are.

"But nothing special about me, I prefer to be focused on the team."

Watford climbed to eighth in the table following the stalemate at the Amex Stadium.

The Hornets were second best on the south coast and would have left empty-handed had it not been for an inspired performance from goalkeeper Ben Foster.

Albion, who have now picked up just two points from five league games in 2019, were dealt a blow in the build-up to the game when midfielder Dale Stephens pulled out injured in the warm-up to be replaced by Yves Bissouma.

Mali international Bissouma has now made nine league starts since his £15million summer move from French club Lille and Seagulls boss Chris Hughton expects the 22-year-old to push for more regular first-team football.

"Bissouma showed a lot of the qualities that he has," said Hughton.

"I think he needs more games and I think he'll continue to develop with us.

"He's a younger player with really good ability and was certainly not fazed by the late call-up."

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