Reading defender Ian Harte insists the club is ready to take on the bigger clubs in the Premier League.

The Royals are back in the top flight after taking out the Championship title last season and the veteran left-back is confident the Berkshire outfit has the a squad that can be competitive against the country's best clubs.

"We know that we are going to be up against big teams, the likes of Man City, Chelsea and so on - the quality of squads that they have," he told the club's official website.

"But we're ready for it. I've been doing quite a bit of training myself and I'm looking forward to getting back and seeing all the lads."

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