Steve Coppell has assured Reading chairman John Madejski he wants to see out his contract.

Fears were growing inside the club this week that he was about to walk after making public comments that he needed a break from the game.

Coppell had also privately admitted to friends that he was disillusioned with his job after last week's 1-1 home draw with Middlesbrough.

But the Royals boss has assured Madejski that he will honour his current two- year contract.