Reading boss Paul Ince admitted he was 'devastated' after confirming that former captain Liam Moore is to miss the rest of the season.

The 30-year-old made his first start for over 12 months in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hull City, but the Jamaica international only lasted 13 minutes before being forced off.

Having come back from a career-threatening injury to make a few first team appearances this campaign, it is likely that the centre-back has played his last game for the club as his contract is due to expire at the end of the season.

Speaking after the draw with the Tigers, Ince said: "I’m devastated. I’ve seen his process this last two or three months and he was so excited yesterday that he was starting. The last time he was meant to start, he didn’t start. You could see the glint in his eyes and the smile on his face. To see that happen to him was sad. Sad for him and sad for us.

Reading Chronicle:

"I’m not sure of the extent of it, but that’s him for the rest of the season. If you want to look at where we’re at, that’s eight or nine players we haven’t got. I’m sure he’ll bounce back, he has that mentality to bounce back. I’ll be staying in contact with him to make sure he does everything right."

With more than 200 Royals appearances to his name, the former Leicester City and Stoke City defender is the longest-serving player in the squad having arrived in 2016.

He was stripped of the captaincy under previous manager Veljko Paunovic.