Reading play host to promotion chasing Derby County at the Madejski Stadium tomorrow.

The Royals will be looking to secure a valuable three points to help push them further away from the dreaded drop zone, with Jaap Stam's side currently languishing in 18th spot, just four points away from the relegation spots.

Meanwhile, Gary Rowett's Derby County arrive in Berkshire looking to close in on Cardiff City who currently occupy the second automatic promotion spot in the Championship.

The home side come into this fixture with the Rams off the back of a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in midweek.

Left-back Omar Richards secured his first goal for the Royals against Forest, but Stam's side were pegged back as Lee Tomlin's 85th minute strike made the game finish as a draw.

Stam may be tempted to make a handful of changes for the visit of Derby, and we've selected the XI that Reading should field tomorrow.....

Mannone has been a regular all season and deserves to retain his spot between the sticks.

Gunter has been an ever-present at the back for the Royals, and his presence and experience will prove vital.

Tiago Ilori has been filling in the void left by Paul McShane in recent weeks, and has put in a number of solid displays.

The former Leicester City man has been a rock at the heart of Reading's defence, and he'll retain his spot.

Richards was a standout figure in Reading's 1-1 draw with Forest, and he should definitely be one of the first names on Stam's teamsheet.

Bacuna has had to feature at full-back more often than not this season, but it makes sense to now utilise him in his preferred CDM position.

Evans is preferred to Joey van den Berg for this one. The Dutch midfielder has made too many sloppy errors of late, so it's time to hand George Evans a role in the starting eleven.

The man signed from Fulham has not made the impact that fans would have wanted, but the Royals are now lacking in wide options and he will start.

Swift should return for this one. On his day the £2.25m-rated attacking midfielder can be a match for anyone in this league.

Mo Barrow will start out on the right - and if he is on song, he can be a major attacking threat for the Royals.

Jon Dadi will replace Chris Martin who cannot play due to loan permutations.