Tom Heaton 6
Not a great deal he could have done about the early goals. Saves after that were fairly routine
Tendayi Darikwa 8
Another impressive performance from the right back, including his first goal
Michael Duff 6
An opening 10 minutes to forget for the defence but helped to steady the ship thereafter
Michael Keane 5
A real off day for the young defender, who never really recovered from mistake that led to Reading’s opener
Ben Mee 6
Supplied a brilliant first half ball for Vokes that almost brought a goal. Steady away
George Boyd 6
Full of running but still lacking that creative spark he offered in the Premier League last season
Scott Arfield 6
Toiled in midfield but, as expected, made such a difference when moved out wide and made the goal
David Jones 7
Typically industrious and precise in possession, and even more influential in midfield with Joey Barton’s introduction
Michael Kightly 7
Unlucky to make way for Barton after some positive play down the left, but you can’t argue with the impact the change made
Rouwen Hennings 6
Good awareness of strike partner and wide men. Always looked for link-ups but found chances at a premium
Sam Vokes 7
Often double marked by McShane and the deep-lying Williams but still won plenty of headers and had chances
Subs Joey Barton (for Kightly 56); Chris Long (for Hennings 56); Matt Taylor (for Jones 86) Subs not used: Matt Gilks, Matt Lowton, Stephen Ward, Tom Anderson.
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