Nicky Shorey says he's been able to settle quickly at Reading.
The England left-back has returned to Reading after leaving West Bromwich Albion.
"It's been pretty easy settling back in," Shorey told GetReading.
"There are a lot of familiar faces. The new owner has come in and he's looking to progress the club.
"It's always been a good sound club and there is a good basis to build from.
"I think the manager and the staff have put together a very strong squad.
"There is a lot of competition in every position and it's probably the strongest squad I've seen at Reading."