Stam should give these 3 Reading players a chance against Newcastle

Garath McCleary

Winger Garath McCleary was rested against Wolves having started 32 of Reading’s 35 Championship games this term, as well as taking a few knocks and niggles along the way.

However, after over a week since his last game, the Jamaican international should be back near full fitness, and that will surely mean that he’ll return to the starting eleven on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old has scored eight goals for the Royals in the league this term and laid on seven assists to outline his absolute significance to this Reading team, and with the Newcastle players potentially fatigued after two away games in five days, McCleary’s pace, trickery, and directness could be invaluable for Stam on Tuesday night.