Paul McShane and John Swift will be available for Reading after hamstring problems for Saturday's Championship clash with Middlesbrough at the Madejski Stadium.
Striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson will miss out however, still dogged by a calf problem.
Reading boss Jaap Stam feels Saturday's clash will come too soon for long-term absentee Yann Kermorgant, despite the forward closing in on a return.
Kermorgant continues to fight for full fitness after surgery on a hip and groin issue in pre-season.
Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk is likely to revert to his strongest line-up after making 10 changes for the midweek Carabao Cup defeat at Premier League Bournemouth.
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