Three of Stuart Pearce's summer signings were on the mark at the City Ground with Michail Antonio netting twice against his former club and both Matty Fryatt and Britt Assombalonga continuing their fine form up front.
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"The most important thing for me is not the result, it is how quickly the new faces have settled into the team," Pearce said afterwards.
Opposition boss Nigel Adkins praised the young players in his side as he battles an injury crisis but was disappointed with the manner of the goals that Reading conceded.