Team News: Orlando Sa returns for Reading after three-game ban

Reading striker Orlando Sa returns to Steve Clarke's starting lineup for today's Championship match with Middlesbrough after completing a three-game ban.

However, the Royals are without Anton Ferdinand, Matej Vydra and Stephen Quinn who all miss out through injury.

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka goes into the game with no new injury worries.

David Nugent, who has scored three in his last four games, drops to the bench as Kike is partnered in attack by Christian Stuani.

Reading: Al-Habsi; Gunter, Obita, McShane, Hector; Norwood, Williams, Piazon, Robson-Kanu; Blackman, Sa Subs: Moore, Taylor, McCleary, Hurtado, Tshibola, John, Cooper

Middlesbrough: Konstantopoulos; Kalas, Amorebieta, Ayala, Friend; Leadbitter, Clayton, Downing, Fabbrini; Kike, Stuani Subs: Mejias, Adomah, Nugent, Nsue, Forshaw, Gibson, De Pena

Watch the Sports Mole Sofa panel discussing the potential outcome of the match below: