Danny Guthrie has again spoken of his fears of being dumped from Reading.

Guthrie looked to be heading for an early exit from the Madejski Stadium following a string of bust-ups with manager Brian McDermott.

He revealed: "I did think my Reading career was over. I had to start from the bottom and earn everyone's trust.

"The only way I could do that was to play, work my socks off for this team and add my little bit of quality.

"I'm getting back to my best and I will get stronger. It feels nice after what has gone on and I think that is reflected in the way the team is picking up too."