Coppell backs current squad

STEVE COPPELL has assured every member of his Coca-Cola Championship-winning squad they have a part to play in Reading’s Premiership assault next season.

Coppell has no intention of offloading any of the talent that led the Royals to the top flight for the first time in the club’s 135-year history.

“In terms of reward they all deserve the opportunity to be a part of things next year,” he said.