Irish lead Royals rout of Watford

IRISH duo Noel Hunt and Kevin Doyle were both on the scoresheet as Reading closed to within four points of Championship leaders Wolves last night after a comprehensive win over struggling Watford.

Chris Armstrong’s first goal for Reading on 38 minutes gave Steve Coppell’s side a half-time lead.

And Hunt and Doyle wrapped up the points with two goals in the space of 60 seconds midway through the second half.