Reading’s club captain Ivar Ingimarsson has spoken of his delight at returning to the side against Watford despite failing to win.

Jobi McAnuff is set to make his Reading debut against former club Watford while captain Ivar Ingimarsson could return from injury.

Reading captain Ivar Ingimarsson stepped up his return from injury by playing for 65 minutes in the reserves’ 2-1 defeat at Exeter.

Reading are set for a boost on the injury front as skipper Ivar Ingimarsson gets ever closer to a first-team return.

Skipper Ivar Ingimarsson made his return from injury in a friendly win over Portsmouth on Friday, his first match since January.

Long-term absentee Ivar Ingimarsson looks like being fit for the start of Reading’s pre-season campaign after five months out.

Reading defender Ivar Ingimarsson is set to see a specialist this week in his bid to recover from knee surgery.

Reading defender Ivar Ingimarsson will see a specialist as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.

Reading defender Ivar Ingimarsson will see a specialist this week as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.The 31-year-old Icelandic centre-half went under the knife in January and is out for the rest of the season, but will be hoping for good news as he steps up his rehabilitation.

Reading have confirmed defender Ivar Ingimarsson will not play again this season after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.