Post-Match Verdict: Warne Assesses Reading Victory

Head Coach Paul Warne felt Derby County were full value for their win over Reading on Tuesday evening - even though he admitted the goals his side scored may have been a little 'fortuitous.'

Dwight Gayle scored his third goal in as many games and Conor Hourihane scored from the spot to give the Rams their third win in a row in Sky Bet League One with a 2-1 success over the Royals under the Pride Park Stadium floodlights.

Speaking to RamsTV after the game, the Head Coach gave his verdict on the side's win.

On the result and performance...

I thought we were in complete control in the first half, did really well and created really good chances. In fairness to Reading, I don't enjoy playing against them because they are young and athletic and keep going. It caused us problems. I thought we were still in control in the second half but ironically when we scored, we conceded straight away. We missed opportunities to stop the ball getting to where it ended up. We created more than enough chances to win it, even though both of our goals were probably on the side of fortuitous. It's just about winning the next one and the next one.

On what Dwight Gayle has added to the team...

He's added a number nine that we obviously didn't have. He's added goals, enthusiasm and a massive desire to win. He's just a threat in and around the box. He possibly could have had another one tonight, but he's done really well. The reason we put this group together is because we need people that are going to care, care about the club, each other and their careers. You've got to play every match like it's your last and I think a lot of the lads did tonight. You need players that care and Dwight is definitely one of those.

On the home game against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday...

I said to the lads at the end, they are in a position where they don't need to worry about anyone else. If they win their games, then they have done it. There will be loads of ups and downs and twists and turns. Bolton had a good result tonight against Oxford and will come here with confidence to play what should be a good game.