Here are our player ratings from Reading's comfortable 2-0 win at home to Forest.

Rafael - 7

An incredibly quiet day for Rafa, especially after the early red card. Got across really well to deny Forest an early goal through Taylor and made a great instinctive stop. Organised the play from the back well with good communication.

Omar Richards - 9

Absolutely terrific again from the young-full back. Provided a constant threat out on the left, linking with Ovie Ejaria and covered his defensive position well throughout.

Tom Holmes - 8

Made a lot of troubling runs from the full-back positions and added another threat in the area from set-pieces. Left a few gaps as he went forward but Forest didn't capitalize upon this at all.

Liam Moore - 8

Didn't stop issuing orders from the defence and made sure Reading didn't lose their focus to secure a much-needed clean sheet. Didn't have much to do in a defensive capacity but was assured whenever called upon.

Michael Morrison - 9

Capped off a superb showing with a well-taken goal from a Michael Olise. Good on the ball and looked to set attacks off quickly. Made a few key interceptions from crosses from the visitors.

Andy Rinomhota - 9

Didn't put a foot wrong all afternoon. Constantly harried the Forest midfield and made numerous challenges to break the play up. Continued working right until the final whistle even though the game was clearly won, not letting his standards slip.

Josh Laurent - 8

You could more or less copy the paragraph above. Another brilliant display in the heart of the midfield from Laurent who was expertly positioned throughout to regain possession and start Reading's attacks from deep.

Yakou Meite - 8

Withdrawn for Semedo after a good shift on the right wing. Looked incredibly willing to run directly at his man and had the beating of Ribeiro on a number of occasions. End product was a little off the mark with a couple of missed chances but an effective all-round showing.

Michael Olise - 9

Got a deserved standing ovation after his substitution. Set up the second goal with a gorgeous cross which was one of countless deliveries of the sort from Olise today. 

Looked a step ahead of the Forest defence on the ball and got out of a lot of tight spots with brilliant close control. What a talent he is.

Ovie Ejaria - 8

Another great afternoon for Ejaria who made it look so easy in possession. Dictated a lot of Reading's attack and linked really effectively all afternoon with Omar Richards down the left.

Lucas Joao - 8

Got his customary goal from the penalty spot early on to set the tone for the game. Linked with the midfield well and showed good movement in the opposition half to try and break free of the tight marking.

SUBS

Lewis Gibson - 5

Came on for the last few minutes and looked composed.

Sone Aluko - 6

Looked direct and keen to impress during his late cameo.

Tomas Esteves - 6

Came on for the last ten minutes and looked confident on the ball.

Alfa Semedo - 6

Came on and produced a good, high-tempo cameo.

Sam Baldock - 6

Unlucky not to score with a good run and shot at the front post. Looked lively.