Reading resist brave Burnley

AN under-strength Reading side survived a Burnley comeback to book a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Madejski Stadium.

The Royals, featuring just two players assured of a start at Everton on Sunday, had looked secure at 3-0 up but had to withstand a late Clarets’ onslaught to set up an away tie at either Birmingham or Newcastle.

Reading’s first two goals were very good. The first, after fit-again winger Bobby Convey had hit a post in the fifth minute, was netted just before the half-hour mark by Leroy Lita.