Reading bounced back from the latest EFL hit by beating Carlisle United 3-1 at Brunton Park.
Here is some immediate reaction from Ruben Selles.
Selles on the match
"I think we controlled the first 60 minutes and scored three, with chances to score more. At one point we didn’t know how to play, relaxed and started to make some mistakes which allowed them to arrive a couple of times and score the goal. There was a moment where there was a little bit of doubt in the boys, but it is a process, and we need to learn how to kill the game at the proper moment. We need to review the last 30 minutes because we have to be better.
Selles on added motivation of Paul Simpson quotes
"We don’t pay attention to anybody because there is a lot of noise around us. I know he made some comments, but he assured me that the context was not like that, and we spoke on the grass- the best way to do it. It is not about motivation or not, the team were motivated to want to come here, score goals and win the game.
Selles on fan support
"It has been amazing. Yesterday we arrived at the hotel and some fans approached us and sharing their views. This morning, I was with a couple of technical staff having a coffee in the morning and fans from Reading were sitting with us, cheering us and supporting us. We knew when we arrived at the stadium, they would be there supporting us. It was massive support from them, and we expect that because it is what they’ve been giving us the entire season. For us, our strength is that when we face any situation, to do it together as a unit.
"Somebody made a video and asked me last night to send it to the players. We did it. It was a video that showed Reading values, our team values, and how we work hard to get it. I think it was the proper thing to do, to show it to the players."
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