Doyle backs Royals to beat Villa

Doyle has been a revelation since joining from Cork City in 2005

Reading striker Kevin Doyle believes Sunday's game with Aston Villa will enable the Royals to "kick on" until the end of the season.

Steve Coppell's side are in the Premier League relegation zone but could move out of the bottom three with a victory.

The Republic of Ireland man told BBC Radio Berkshire: "It's a good chance for us against Villa and we've been poor away but we've been good at home.

"We beat them last year so why can't we beat them this season."

Interview: Kevin Doyle on Reading v Aston Villa

Reading lost 3-1 when they visited Villa Park in January but Doyle believes that drastic changes will not be made for the end-of-season run.

"We've done so well for two or three years so we don't want to make drastic changes because it's worked for us. We're all working very hard and hopefully that'll put things right.

"We played well against Everton and lost but didn't deserve to, so that gave us heart and we can play well at home against Villa and get something out of the game."