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Striker back to boost Royals
Reading, 19:54, December 18, 2009 ,
Shane Long returns for Reading against Bristol City tomorrow after serving a three-match ban and could partner Simon Church in attack.
Church has been undergoing treatment on a back injury but remains hopeful of being fitness enough to play.
Ryan Bertrand is also in contention after missing last weekend's 1-1 home draw with Scunthorpe through illness.
However, the Royals will be without long-term absentees Noel Hunt (knee) and Brian Howard (jaw).
The game will be Brian McDermott's first in charge after the departure of manager Brendan Rodgers.
The Reading chief scout is overseeing the team after Rodgers left the club after just over six months in charge.