Reading boss Brian McDermott insists they can stay up after defeat at Everton.

McDermott's side have 10 games remaining to save their top-flight status and the manager hopes they can repeat the late-season charge which earned them promotion last term.

He said: "We had to make up about 14 points last year and we did that.

"We have to make up one or two at this time - we think we can do that. We have to keep doing our stuff, keep the spirit going and the group together.

"We have finished the last three seasons really strongly. If we can do the same this season I'll take that.

"It would give us a real chance. There is not a lot in the league at all really."