R's gaffer John Gregory has called on his players to stand up and be counted this weekend.

Table-toppers Watford head to W12 on Saturday afternoon and the message is clear: "It's time to get tough."

Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Gregory said: The same group of players that played on Tuesday evening have to be ready to perform this weekend.

"There's no hiding place - we can't hide.

"Tough times call for tough people and I've got to make sure I've got enough tough people in the dressing room to face Watford on Saturday."

Gregory could welcome Gareth Ainsworth back into his squad on Saturday afternoon, after the experienced midfielder returned to light training earlier in the week following his spell on the sidelines owing to a fractured leg.

Michael Mancienne (back) faces a race against time to face the Hornets, but Pat Kanyuka (thigh) and Simon Walton (fractured leg) are both ruled out, while Ben Sahar is unavailable.