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Gareth Bicknell

Troy Deeney delivers brutal put-down to Raul Jimenez over WWE-inspired Wolves mask at Wembley

Watford skipper Troy Deeney branded Wolves' Raul Jimenez 'a loser' after his WWE-inspired mask celebration at Wembley.

With WWE's Wrestlemania 35 taking place on Sunday, Jimenez got into the spirit by donning a wolf mask after scoring Wolves ' second goal in their FA Cup semi-final against Watford .

The goal looked to have secured Wolves a place in the FA Cup final - but his celebrations were premature, as a Gerard Delofeu-inspired Watford stormed back with three goals in one of the competition's greatest comebacks.

Watford captain Deeney scored the injury time penalty to take the tie into extra time before Watford eventually won 3-2 to set up a final against Manchester City.

Afterwards, Deeney said of Jimenez: "I hope he enjoys his mask."

Raul Jimenez celebrates his goal with a WWE-inspired mask (AFP/Getty Images)

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Talking to beIN Sports , Deeney said: "I'm glad he put that mask on - he could wear it out now as well, now he's a loser. So, enjoy the mask - we got the victory."

Meanwhile, Wembley stewards Wembley stewards investigated 'row between Troy Deeney's family and Wolves fans' in an executive box.

There were reports of coffee being thrown and gestures made from the executive box and security staff took statements after the row which flared up during the dramatic FA Cup semi final.

Goalscorer Deeney was not impressed by the mask (PA)

Wembley stewards investigated 'row between Troy Deeney's family and Wolves fans'

Watford captain Deeney scored the injury time penalty to take the tie into extra time before Watford eventually came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 and reach the final.

It is understood that Wembley security and the Football Association are taking no further action.

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