Friday 15 February 2013 14:52, UK
Reading manager Brian McDermott accepts his side face a tough task in Monday's FA Cup tie at Manchester United but expects them to battle to the end.
Reading used the extra preparation time to out for some warm-weather training in Dubai and McDermott believes it was a worthwhile trip. "We wanted to go away and get some training in a different environment," he said. "The weather has been fantastic and it is good for the boys."
