Coppell cool after ‘hardest’ cup draw

READING manager Steve Coppell believes his side have the draw “nobody wanted” after being pitted against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the FA Cup fifth round.

Coppell, a former United player, admits his team must concentrate on their Premiership duties before the tie, which is due to be played on the weekend of February 17 and 18.

United have already disposed of two top-flight opponents at Old Trafford in the cup this season in the shape of Aston Villa and Portsmouth, and the Royals boss is well aware of the size of the task in store.