Reading will check on Jimmy Kebe's fitness ahead of Saturday's clash with Blackburn after the winger picked up a knock on international duty.The Mali winger picked up a knock and will be assessed by the Royals' medical staff ahead of the visit of Mark Hughes' side to the Madejski Stadium.

Defender Graeme Murty (knee) and winger Glen Little (heel) both made comebacks in a reserve match but will not be considered for recalls.

The same applies to midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson (groin) despite the Iceland international's return to the training ground. Midfielder Emerse Fae remains doubtful following a bout of malaria.

Reading (from): Hahnemann, Federici, Rosenior, de la Cruz, Ingimarsson, Bikey, Sonko, Duberry, Shorey, Oster, Harper, Matejovsky, Hunt, Cisse, Doyle, Kitson, Long, Convey, Fae.

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