With the luxury of not having a midweek game for most of the Town players, the injury situation is looking brighter. However, both Hermann Hreidarsson and Matt Holland returned home from international duty with a few bruises. Both are expected to play.

Magilton and Darren Bent are both back in training after their respective injuries but John McGreal wont be considered for the trip to Reading.

Reading have injury doubts over Andy Hughes who suffered a back injury last week, although he's expected to make the squad. John Mackie returns after his sending off against Norwich, and keeper Marcus Hahnemann after injury. Bas Savage, Adrian Whitbread and Darius Henderson all have knee injuries.

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