Interim Watford boss Tom Cleverley is hopeful Ryan Andrews and Jamal Lewis will be fit to face Leeds United when the Championship resumes after both players were ruled out of international action.

Right-back Andrews had been named in the England Men’s Elite League Squad for away trips to Poland and Czech Republic, but has returned to London Colney for treatment on a dead leg.

The interim Hornets head coach told the club website: “Ryan got a dead leg in training and was going to be doubtful for both England games so everyone thought it best for him to return to us for treatment.”

Watford Observer: Jamal Lewis may return to the Northern Ireland for their game with Scotland on TuesdayJamal Lewis may return to the Northern Ireland for their game with Scotland on Tuesday (Image: PA)

Lewis is also back with Watford and has been ruled out of Northern Ireland’s game with Romania tomorrow after being sidelined for last week’s 1-0 victory at Birmingham City with a foot injury, although he may yet return to the national squad for Tuesday’s friendly with Scotland.

Cleverley said: “Jamal's foot injury is keeping him out of the first of Northern Ireland's two games, but he's optimistic he may be okay for the second game early next week.

“From our point of view, we're hopeful they'll both be able to play a part against Leeds, so let's see how they come through next week.”