Watford wreaked revenge for the FA Cup defeat last Saturday with a 3-0 over Wolves this evening.

The result halted the Molineux men's mini-revival and left them in 11th place in the table.

But boss Mick McCarthy insisted that he still saw his side as play-off contenders and pledged to continue with the battle. The club is still only two points off sixth place.

Wolves got their second visit to Watford in a eight days off to a bad start in by conceding a goal in the opening minute.

They went on to dominate the first period but two more goals for the home side in the second half gave Watford their first win at Vicarage Road in eight league matches.

"We were the better side in the first half and put under them under pressure, but ultimately we conceded two poor goals and that's all that counts," said Mick.

"It was disappointing to concede so early in the game but for me it was the nature of the first goal that was particularly disappointing.

"We were aware of Bromby's threat from throw-ins and we should have dealt with it better.

"We competed until they scored the second goal. We performed poorly after that.

"We've done well over last three games but people will forget that quickly.

"We definitely see ourselves as a top six side. We've got 16 games left to go and we've got to win as many as possible.

"It will be difficult this week with players away on international duty, and not returning until Thursday, but now got to prepare for Stoke."