Hungbo is hungrier than ever after loan

Joseph Hungbo is intent on making his mark at Watford following his successful loan spell with Ross County.

Winger Hungbo played a vital part in a memorable campaign for the Staggies, netting seven goals to help Malky Mackay’s men finish in the top six.

Hungbo, pictured, is among six Staggies loan players who have now returned to their parent clubs.

The 22-year-old arrived with little first team experience last August, having featured eight times for Watford along with a handful of appearances during loan spells with Margate and Aldershot.

After making 33 outings for the Staggies, Hungbo’s next ambition is to break into the recently-relegated Hornets’ first team in the English

Championship. Hungbo said: “The plan is to make an impact at Watford. I am hungrier than ever.

“I feel the season has been a real stepping stone in my career, and hopefully I can take that to Watford and see what happens from there.

“I was surprised about how well I did. I didn’t think I would do what I have done. “Sometimes with good people around you, you just embrace it and express yourself in different ways. “I definitely feel I have done that this season.” Hungbo’s first and last goals for County were equally memorable, having opened his professional account with a stunning free-kick against Dundee in October which won the SPFL goal of the season award.

The former Crystal Palace youth player also stepped up to the mark when it mattered most, netting the decisive penalty against Aberdeen at Pittodrie in April to clinch a top-six place. Hungbo says he will cherish both memories fondly, adding: “I don’t think I’ll ever score a goal like that (at Dundee) to be honest.”