New Watford deal for goalkeeper Rene Gilmartin

Watford goalkeeper Rene Gilmartin has signed a new two-year contract with the Hornets.

The Irishman was due to be out of contract this summer, but has now agreed to a new deal that will see him continue in a back-up role.

"I'm very happy," Gilmartin told the club website. "There's amazing people at the club.

"The people are great to work with and the setup is amazing."

Gilmartin, 28, is in his second spell at the club. He appeared on the bench six times last season as Watford earned automatic promotion to the Premier League, but failed to make an appearance for the first team.