Reading v Rangers. Team news

Last updated : 27 October 2008 By Simon Davies
Striker Kevin Doyle's late header saw off Doncaster in midweek to make it six wins out of six at the Madejski this season.

That will see the now fully-fit James Harper again confined to the bench as Coppell sticks with youngster Jem Karacan and Brynjar Gunnarsson in midfield.

Czech Republic international Marek Matejovsky stepped up his comeback from an ankle injury with 75 minutes for the reserves on Wednesday and could be added to the squad but is unlikely to be rushed back.

Defender Michael Duberry played an hour of the same match after a calf injury but needs a few more weeks to be in contention while captain Graeme Murty is still out with a calf problem.

Gareth Ainsworth will take caretaker charge for QPR's trip following the sacking of Iain Dowie.

Ainsworth had previously been working as a player-coach at Loftus Road, but he will now take control of first-team affairs until further notice.

The 35-year-old has a virtually full-strength squad to choose from with only striker Rowan Vine on the casualty list as he continues his recovery from a broken leg.

Dexter Blackstock looks set to start as a lone striker following the club's failure to bring in a forward on loan.

Left-back Damien Delaney collected his fifth booking of the season at Swansea on Tuesday night and will miss next week's visit of Birmingham through suspension.

Former Italy midfielder Damiano Tommasi is still not considered match fit despite a number of reserve outings.

Sporting Life.