Reading fullback Ian Harte is already in preseason training.

The Reading Chronicle says in a bid to baton down his place in the side for the big kick-off on August 18, the experienced full-back has already returned to training.

Harte will turn 35 on August 31 but earned a one-year extension to his Royals contract having been a pivotal member of Brian McDermott's Championship-winning side last season.