Church desperate to retain place

24 January 2011 12:30
Reading striker Simon Church is hoping for a run in the side after making a rare start against Hull. The Wales international was in from the start in place of Noel Hunt at the weekend and is confident of keeping the shirt. He said: "It's been a long time on the sidelines and I've been eager to get in there and take my chance. "But the front two have been playing really well and Shane [Long] has been on fire. "It was good to get a run-out and hopefully I can now get an extended run in the side."

Source: PA