Reading legend Mick Gooding believed Chelsea youngster Cesare Casadei played 'okay' on his Royals debut against Watford.

The 20-year-old started in the 2-2 draw with the Hornets, substituted before the team completed a comeback from two goals down.

On loan from the two-time Champions League winners, the Italy Under-21 international left the former Reading manager wanting more.

"He was okay at best," Gooding said on BBC Radio Berkshire. "I’m sure if you asked him he would be a little bit disappointed. If you’re making your debut for a team, you want to affect the game. The game passed him by. I’m sure he’s a lot better than we saw today, and I’m sure we’ll see lots of him between now and the end of the season."

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Former England captain, and one of the best midfielder's the country has produced- Reading manager Paul Ince- was more complimentary of his new talent.

"I thought he was good. He’s got lots of energy, as you would expect for a 20-year-old kid. The Championship is tough, it’s not like being at Chelsea playing with the Under-21s. That’s why he is here, to learn and develop. I was very pleased with what he achieved in such a small amount of time."

The former Inter Milan youth star has potentially 17 more appearances for the club before the end of the season.