Royals boss Mark Bowen has no fresh injury concerns as he prepares his side to face Birmingham City at St Andrews on Saturday afternoon.

Both sides crashed out of the FA Cup in midweek, with Reading suffering an agonising extra time defeat to Sheffield United whilst Birmingham City fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Leicester City. 

Bowen will be looking at the fitness of several players who've recently returned to the fold from the treatment table - including defensive pair Jordan Obita and Matt Miazga, who played 120 minutes on Tuesday evening.

Tom Mcintyre confirmed last week that his rehabilitation is going well and is hopeful of a return before the international break later this month.

Lucas Joao is also earmarked for a return before the end of the month. Lucas Boye remains sidelined through injury. 

Birmingham City will have teenage sensation Jude Bellingham available after he missed the Blues' away trip to Leicester City in midweek.

 Midfield pair Josh McEachran and Jacques Maghoma have also been ruled out, alongside forward Jeremie Bela.