Red-hot Lita sends Baggies packing

Reading 3 West Brom 2 (after extra time

Lita, 21, had not started a match since the beginning of last month and had only just recovered from an ankle injury but the summer buy from Bristol City was simply sensational as Bryan Robson’s side wilted and were finally dispatched in extra time.

Albion had made an excellent start thanks to a first half brace from Richard Chaplow.