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William James Hughes is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Crystal Palace.
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Having graduated a scholarship with Derby County, Hughes made his first team breakthrough during the 2012-13 season; his performances resulted in him earning attraction from multiple clubs across Europe.
Hughes made his move to the Premier League with Watford in 2017, helping the Hornets reach the FA Cup final in 2019 and maintain top-flight football for three seasons.
Following Watford's relegation in 2020, Hughes played a central role in their promotion campaign the following season.
Born in Weybridge, Surrey, Hughes moved to Derby at the age of two.
Having briefly been on the books of Nottingham Forest, Hughes played for local side Mickleover Jubilee, before leaving Repton to sign for Derby County as a first-year scholar in the summer of 2011.
Hughes made his debut for the club's reserve team as a 70th minute substitute in a 6-1 Central League win over Walsall on 22 September 2011 and made two additional appearances in the Central League Cup.
Hughes made his move to the Premier League with Watford in 2017, helping the Hornets reach the FA Cup final in 2019 and maintain top-flight football for three seasons.
Following Watford's relegation in 2020, Hughes played a central role in their promotion campaign the following season.
Born in Weybridge, Surrey, Hughes moved to Derby at the age of two.
Having briefly been on the books of Nottingham Forest, Hughes played for local side Mickleover Jubilee, before leaving Repton to sign for Derby County as a first-year scholar in the summer of 2011.
Hughes made his debut for the club's reserve team as a 70th minute substitute in a 6-1 Central League win over Walsall on 22 September 2011 and made two additional appearances in the Central League Cup.
Hughes made his full debut for Derby as a 90th-minute substitute for Jamie Ward.
After Derby midfielder Paul Green, who was out-of-contract at the end of the season, rejected a contract offer, Clough dropped him and promoted Hughes to the first-team squad as his replacement for the penultimate match of the season at Portsmouth.
Hughes started his first match for the senior team in the final match of the season, a 1-1 draw against Peterborough United.
At Derby's awards night, Hughes won the Scholar of the Year Award.
After impressing in pre-season, Clough said that Hughes could be in line for a place in the starting line-up in the first match of the season against Scunthorpe United in the League Cup.
Hughes scored his second goal for the club in a 2-1 defeat at Millwall on 10 November, scoring an equalising goal from 20 yards.
Nigel Clough denied the rumours, however he said the interest in the player was inevitable and said many scouts had been at Derby matches to watch Hughes.
On the eve of the 2013 January transfer window, it was reported in the Derby Telegraph that Hughes was being closely observed by 10 Premier League clubs with Fulham's manager Martin Jol saying of Hughes, "Believe me, there are probably 10 clubs in the Premier League having a look at him. He is one of these wonderful talents, so he is always on lists. If you have a good scouting system, he will always be on the list but we will see."
After Derby midfielder Paul Green, who was out-of-contract at the end of the season, rejected a contract offer, Clough dropped him and promoted Hughes to the first-team squad as his replacement for the penultimate match of the season at Portsmouth.
Hughes started his first match for the senior team in the final match of the season, a 1-1 draw against Peterborough United.
At Derby's awards night, Hughes won the Scholar of the Year Award.
After impressing in pre-season, Clough said that Hughes could be in line for a place in the starting line-up in the first match of the season against Scunthorpe United in the League Cup.
Hughes scored his second goal for the club in a 2-1 defeat at Millwall on 10 November, scoring an equalising goal from 20 yards.
Nigel Clough denied the rumours, however he said the interest in the player was inevitable and said many scouts had been at Derby matches to watch Hughes.
On the eve of the 2013 January transfer window, it was reported in the Derby Telegraph that Hughes was being closely observed by 10 Premier League clubs with Fulham's manager Martin Jol saying of Hughes, "Believe me, there are probably 10 clubs in the Premier League having a look at him. He is one of these wonderful talents, so he is always on lists. If you have a good scouting system, he will always be on the list but we will see."
With twelve matches remaining in the season and with Derby unlikely to fight for a play-off place and with Hughes being ruled out for the first two matches in March; Clough said he considered resting Hughes for the rest of season to reduce stress on his body.
Hughes returned to first-team action before schedule on 20 April as an 85th-minute substitute in Derby's 3-1 against Peterborough United.
At the end of the season, Hughes won the Sammy Crooks Young Player of the Year award.
Ahead of the 2013-14 season, Hughes was expected to compete with Craig Bryson, Paul Coutts and Jeff Hendrick, with then-manager Nigel Clough stating that rotation could be utilised.
Hughes scored his first goal of the season on 27 August in a 5-0 win against League One side Brentford in the League Cup.
On 1 July 2014, Hughes agreed a new four-year contract at Derby County, which would see his contract at the club extended until the end of the 2017-18 season.
On 8 August 2015 in the season opener against Bolton, Hughes damaged his anterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee and was ruled out for six months.
Hughes has stated that he stagnated at the end of his Derby career, and believes he wasn't manager Gary Rowett's "Cup of tea".
Despite interest from Premier League giants Manchester United, Hughes remained at Derby for their 2016-17 Championship campaign, under new manager Nigel Pearson.
On 13 January 2017, after meeting Luke Middleton, Hughes signed a new contract with Derby, running until the summer of 2020.
Hughes returned to first-team action before schedule on 20 April as an 85th-minute substitute in Derby's 3-1 against Peterborough United.
At the end of the season, Hughes won the Sammy Crooks Young Player of the Year award.
Ahead of the 2013-14 season, Hughes was expected to compete with Craig Bryson, Paul Coutts and Jeff Hendrick, with then-manager Nigel Clough stating that rotation could be utilised.
Hughes scored his first goal of the season on 27 August in a 5-0 win against League One side Brentford in the League Cup.
On 1 July 2014, Hughes agreed a new four-year contract at Derby County, which would see his contract at the club extended until the end of the 2017-18 season.
On 8 August 2015 in the season opener against Bolton, Hughes damaged his anterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee and was ruled out for six months.
Hughes has stated that he stagnated at the end of his Derby career, and believes he wasn't manager Gary Rowett's "Cup of tea".
Despite interest from Premier League giants Manchester United, Hughes remained at Derby for their 2016-17 Championship campaign, under new manager Nigel Pearson.
On 13 January 2017, after meeting Luke Middleton, Hughes signed a new contract with Derby, running until the summer of 2020.
On 24 June 2017, Hughes joined Premier League club Watford on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £8 million.
Hughes became newly appointed manager Marco Silva's first signing of the season.
Hughes was part of a Watford side that reached the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium during the 2018-19 season, where they would be defeated 6-0 by domestic treble winners Manchester City in the final, Hughes having played all sixth matches during their FA Cup campaign.
Hughes remained at Watford, playing a crucial role as Watford earned promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking, finishing the Championship league campaign as runners-up.
On 28 August 2021, Hughes signed a three-year deal with Premier League club, Crystal Palace.
On 17 January 2012, Hughes was called up to the England U17 for the first time for the Algarve Tournament in February 2012, he was joined by his teammate Mason Bennett.
Hughes appeared in all three match, as England won the three-match tournament with seven points.
Hughes became newly appointed manager Marco Silva's first signing of the season.
Hughes was part of a Watford side that reached the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium during the 2018-19 season, where they would be defeated 6-0 by domestic treble winners Manchester City in the final, Hughes having played all sixth matches during their FA Cup campaign.
Hughes remained at Watford, playing a crucial role as Watford earned promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking, finishing the Championship league campaign as runners-up.
On 28 August 2021, Hughes signed a three-year deal with Premier League club, Crystal Palace.
On 17 January 2012, Hughes was called up to the England U17 for the first time for the Algarve Tournament in February 2012, he was joined by his teammate Mason Bennett.
Hughes appeared in all three match, as England won the three-match tournament with seven points.
Hughes scored a goal in the 2-2 draw against Netherlands U17 on 4 February 2012.
In August 2012, Hughes was named as standby for the England U19 squad for a friendly against Germany U19 in September.
In November 2012, Hughes made his first appearance for the England U21 squad in a friendly against Northern Ireland U21 on 13 November.
Hughes came on as a 65th-minute substitute for Josh McEachran, becoming the second youngest player to get capped for the U21s, beaten only by Theo Walcott.
Derby youth academy director Darren Wassall praised Hughes after his call-up to the England U21 side, saying "It's a great achievement to get in at 17 and we are all delighted for him. To make that rise into the Under-21s so soon is fantastic for him and everyone at the club." Hughes called the experience "Surreal".
Hughes claimed eligibility to play for the Wales national team through Welsh paternal grandparents in 2019.
Hughes states his strengths are his passing and technical ability and targeted improvements in pace and physical strength.
Hughes' former England U21 coach Stuart Pearce described Hughes as "Technically a very sound player".
In August 2012, Hughes was named as standby for the England U19 squad for a friendly against Germany U19 in September.
In November 2012, Hughes made his first appearance for the England U21 squad in a friendly against Northern Ireland U21 on 13 November.
Hughes came on as a 65th-minute substitute for Josh McEachran, becoming the second youngest player to get capped for the U21s, beaten only by Theo Walcott.
Derby youth academy director Darren Wassall praised Hughes after his call-up to the England U21 side, saying "It's a great achievement to get in at 17 and we are all delighted for him. To make that rise into the Under-21s so soon is fantastic for him and everyone at the club." Hughes called the experience "Surreal".
Hughes claimed eligibility to play for the Wales national team through Welsh paternal grandparents in 2019.
Hughes states his strengths are his passing and technical ability and targeted improvements in pace and physical strength.
Hughes' former England U21 coach Stuart Pearce described Hughes as "Technically a very sound player".
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