Reading boss Paul Ince has urged his side to keep an eye on 'Premier League players' Teemu Pukki and Josh Sargent when they go to Carrow Road tomorrow.
Norwich City, level on points with the Royals, have recently removed former manager Dean Smith from his post and have interim Allan Russell in charge on Friday.
Fresh off the back of three wins in four matches, the Canaries have lost three of their last four, allowing the chasing pack to catch up.
Speaking ahead of the trip to Norfolk, Ince said: "That change in manager doesn’t make it easier for us. They will be galvanised now. The same thing happened when we played West Brom, they sacked a manager and came to us and won 2-0.
“The crowd are going to be up for it – I’ve played there many times and it’s a tough, tough place to go. But we’ve got three wins out of four now which is a great return from the lads.
“Norwich are a top quality side…just look at Pukki and Sargent up front…Premier League players. So to get the three points against Swansea at home on Tuesday night was massive, because we know we are coming up against some very good sides in next run of games – Norwich, West Brom, Watford in the cup."
Facing two matches in four days, the FA Cup clash with the Hornets provides a welcomed break for league action.
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