QPR v Watford player ratings
QPR made a fine start to 2025 as they made it four home wins in a row. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player in the 3-1 victory against Watford.
Paul Nardi: 7
A typically solid performance from the Rangers keeper. A deflection for Watford’s goal left him with little chance.
Harrison Ashby: 7
Always eager to get forward from right-back, did combine well with Paul Smyth well at times, and saved the day with a timely far-post block in the second half, but his overall performance was at times spoilt by errors on the ball.
Jimmy Dunne: 9
The big defender continues to deliver. Back in the centre of defence, he was again immense; defending superbly, scoring again and being totally dominant in the air in both boxes. He was also involved in the build-up to Rangers’ all-important third goal.
Morgan Fox: 7
Quietly efficient while Dunne alongside him excelled. Fox’s role was important too, though.
Kenneth Paal: 7
Paal’s best display since returning from injury. He helped set up the opening goal with a well-worked free-kick routine, defended well and was always a problem for Watford on the flank.
Jonathan Varane: 7
Did an excellent job protecting the back four. Showed his limitations at the other end of the pitch though when he missed a great chance by blasting high and wide of the target from close range.
Sam Field: 7
Scored Rangers’ third goal and his overall performance was very good as Rangers kept control in midfield.
Kieran Morgan: 8
The young midfielder goes from strength to strength. He set up the opening goal by pulling the ball back to Michael Frey and again showed energy, quality – and bravery on the ball – in another very impressive outing.
Paul Smyth: 8
Watford counter-attacked and scored after Smyth lost possession, but he was otherwise excellent. Set up the third goal by crossing for Field to head home and was always a threat on the flank, where his pace and persistence caused Watford major problems.
Ilias Chair: 7
Getting his sharpness back after injury. Was lively in spells and delivered a fine ball in from the left to supply Dunne for the second goal.
Michael Frey: 7
Back in the starting line-up, Frey needed just five minutes to get his name on the scoresheet. Up against three centre-backs, he made a nuisance of himself from the opening whistle.
Jake Clarke-Salter: 7
Calm and composed after replacing Fox just after the hour mark.
Rayan Kolli: 7
Came on to replace Frey up front and gave Watford something different to worry about. Rangers’ other substitutes had less time to make an impact.
