Reading boss Ruben Selles is happy to 'take the point and move on' following a 2-2 draw at Barnsley.

Falling behind early to Davis Keillor-Dunn's strike, the Royals rallied after the break and a Sam Smith brace had them leading with 25 minutes remaining.

Josh Earl levelled midway through the half to earn a deserved point for both sides, but Selles was keen to stress he was proud of his side's performance against a fellow play-off challenger.

"I think we started the game a little slow and with the goal we got a little bit nervous in possession, but we started to put the ball on the floor in the middle of the half.

"At half-time, we demanded that if we’re going to lose the game, let’s lose the game our way. Let’s lose the game by getting it down, playing vertically and making the counter-press. Then we started believing and scored two goals.

"They’re a very difficult team to play because they are good at set plays, and they scored in a fourth or fifth action. They had a couple of chances, but we also had a couple of transitions. I’m very proud of the effort they put in on the pitch. We came here to try and get the three points, but we take the one and move forward."

Harvey Knibbs and Mamadi Camara had chances late on as the game was ragged and both teams nearly nicked a win.

"I think we have proved this season that we are competitive, and we can compete against any team. At the end the game got a little in their side when everyone was expecting long balls and second actions around our box, but we managed to get the ball down and break the pressure with running forward.

"If we had a little more calmness in the position from Mamadi Camara then the result could have been different."

Earning four points from their last two away matches, the Royals host Harborough Town in the FA Cup on Sunday.