Kevin Bond breathed a collective sigh of relief on behalf of the QPR coaching team when he heard Charlie Austin had sustained no lasting damage to his hamstring.

The leading striker hit the winner in the 2-1 victory over Watford and then instantly came off holding the back of his leg.

Fears the three points came at a huge cost have been allayed, reckoned Harry Redknapp's right-hand man.

Bond said: "It was probably a bit more from fatigue - he was shattered. I think he's OK. Charlie had a couple of opportunities before he scored and he thinks he should have done better with a downward header."

Joey Barton curled home a free-kick to draw his side level after Watford had deservedly gone ahead in the second half.