Double swoop for Royals

Reading have signed Canada Under-20 captain Ethan Gage and American youngster Erik Opsahl. Gage, 19, was named his nation`s U20 player of the year in 2010 and can play in midfield or defence. He came through the ranks with Vancouver Whitecaps. Opsahl is an 18-year-old midfielder who has been training with the Royals over the past couple of weeks. Both players have signed until the end of this season with Reading having the option to extend each deal by a further 12 months. Director of football Nick Hammond said: "These are two good young players with a fantastic mentality and both are a very good fit for our club. "This is a very good opportunity for us to have an ever closer look at them, with a view to them earning a longer-term contract."

Source: PA