Shorey set for Reading return

Reading are set to welcome back defenders Graeme Murty (hamstring) and Nicky Shorey (knee) for tomorrow’s visit of West Ham, who have tried to buy the latter.

Striker Shane Long is doubtful because of a broken thumb and wingers Seol Ki-Hyeon (back), John Oster (ankle) and Glen Little (Achilles) are all still sidelined.

Defender Ibrahima Sonko (knee) is not yet fit but has trained with the first team for the first time.

Provisional squad: Hahnemann, Federici, Murty, De la Cruz, Ingimarsson, Bikey, Duberry, Shorey, Golbourne, Fae, Cisse, Harper, Gunnarsson, Hunt, Convey, Doyle, Lita, Kitson, Long, Cox, Halls.