Reading have axed a TEN-YEAR-OLD mascot after the youngster said he hopes Arsenal win the FA Cup!

Huddersfield Town fan Ryan Dearnley won the chance to walk out at Wembley when The Royals beat Huddersfield in the third round but footage of him backing Arsenal in the Huddersfield Examiner sparked a furious response from Reading supporters.

A poll in getreading revealed 85% readers felt he should not lead Reading out at Wembley.

The Football Association reacted quickly, moving young Ryan away from the semi-final to avoid a nasty reception from fans, instead offering him the opportunity to be a mascot for England.