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Page last updated at 12:14 GMT, Tuesday, 14 July 2009 13:14 UK

Tough pre-season ahead - Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers
Rodgers replaced Steve Coppell over the Summer

Reading manager Brendan Rodgers is warning his players that the hard work is about to begin as they prepare for their first pre-season friendly.

Rodgers will take charge of a Reading team for the first time since leaving Watford when the Royals take on Didcot Town on Wednesday 15 July.

He told BBC Berkshire: "There's a lot of hard work ahead as it's going to be a really competitive season."

"I'm looking forward to seeing how the players adapt and cope with the work."



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