3 things we learned from Reading v Fulham

Liam Kelly has a bright future

In a match that was full of goal-scoring opportunities and good build-up play, there was one man that stood out in the middle of the park – Reading’s Liam Kelly.

The 21-year-old, who only made his debut for the Royals in August of last year, ran the show from the midfield, with his incredible energy and work-rate to always give his defenders an option on the ball, as well as get forward and help launch attacks, important in helping Reading establish some midfield dominance.

Kelly also made some crucial interceptions and tackles to starve Fulham of possession in their own half, and he never gave the visitors much time on the ball in that midfield area, especially when the visitors began to get on top in the latter stages of the second half.

It was an outstanding performance from the 21-year-old, who deservedly received a standing ovation when he was substituted five minutes from the end.