Noel Hunt to undergo fitness test before Sunderland clash

Reading forward Noel Hunt is rated as "doubtful" to be fit in time to face Sunderland at the Madejski Stadium tomorrow.

The Republic of Ireland international, who missed Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea with an unspecified knock, will undergo a late fitness test ahead of the Black Cats clash.

Jason Roberts has a hip injury and will play no part, but new signing Nick Blackman is in contention to make his debut.

Provisional squad: Federici, Taylor, Gunter, Kelly, Cummings, Pearce, Morrison, Mariappa, Shorey, Harte, McAnuff, Carrico, Tabb, Karacan, Kebe, McCleary, Robson-Kanu, Leigertwood, Le Fondre, Hunt, Pogrebnyak, Akpan, Blackman