Royal swoop on City starlet

COCA-COLA Championship leaders Reading have completed the signing of Scott Golbourne for an undisclosed fee from Bristol City.

The 17-year-old is primarily a left-back but can also play in midfield and has agreed a deal until the summer of 2008.

The England Youth international made his debut as a 16-year-old in February, scoring one goal in a further 12 appearances for City.