Reading boss Steve Coppell has challenged James Henry and Alex Pearce to prove their worth while on-loan at Norwich City.

Coppell told the Evening Post: "This is an ideal move. I think Alex Pearce has shown he can cope with League 1 level.

"We have had really good reports about him and now this is a chance for him to go up another level.

"James Henry similarly has done it at the level below and this is a good move for him also."