ADAM JOHNSON helped Watford to the top of the Championship, completing a successful weekend for Boro's trio of young players out on loan.

In a game which saw Jason Euell a half-time replacement for Southampton's Stern John, Johnson came off the bench in the 58th minute with the game poised at 1-1.

Aidy Boothroyd's men then went behind, before two late Darius Henderson strikes earned all three points to send them top of the Championship with a 3-2 home win yesterday afternoon.

England U21 international Johnson, who joined Watford on a three-month loan on Friday, is hoping the move can gain him valuable experience and that he will return a better player.

"I spoke to Steve Harrison and he said Watford is a great club where I could come and do well," he said.

"It's a long way from home, but it's an opportunity for a great learning experience.

"I know I'm going to one of the best teams in the Championship and that Watford will be up there at the end of the season and that's very important."

England U21 goalkeeper Ross Turnbull played the full 90 minutes as Cardiff drew 2-2 at Plymouth. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was also in action.

Robbie Fowler came off the bench, but it was Gavin Rae and Steve Thompson who were the scorers for the Bluebirds, who are now ninth in the Championship.

Midfielder Jason Kennedy played the full 90 minutes as Mark Proctor's Livingstone won for the first time this season, an emphatic 4-0 victory over Morton in front of 2,500 fans at Almondvale clinching three valuable points.

The win lifts Livi to third from bottom of Scottish Division One.

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