Reading boss Ruben Selles has made just one change for the visit of Stevenage, with Lewis Wing dropping out of the side that beat Cheltenham Town 1-0 on Tuesday.
A side with an average age of under 23, Academy graduates Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Mamadi Camara, Nelson Abbey and Caylan Vickers all keep their places.
Sam Hutchinson replaces Wing in midfield, starring alongside Charlie Savage.
Harvey Knibbs' shot forced an own goal against the Robins in midweek and he keeps his place.
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New arrivals Paul Mukairu and Ben Elliott are on the bench, alongside senior players such as captain Andy Yiadom and Tom McIntyre.
Harlee Dean still awaits his full debut, having only made appearances off the bench to date.
Button; Mbengue; Bindon; Abbey; Carson; Savage; Hutchinson; Knibbs; Camara; Vickers; Ehibhatiomhan
Steve Evans' side are flying high in League One having won all of their games to date.
Jake Forster-Caskey, starting in midfield for the Boroย is the son of Reading legend Darren Caskey, and stepson of sharpshooterย Nicky Forster.
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