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Reading manager Paunovic hails Ejaria and Meite's performances against Rotherham United

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic has praised Ovie Ejaria and Yakou Meite for their performances against Rotherham United on Saturday.

The Anglo-Nigerian combined well with the 24-year-old centre-forward to help the Royals secure a 3-0 victory over the Millers in a Championship game.

The Royals struggled to open up the Rotherham defence before Ejaria’s skills inspired some magic moments before the first-half break to set up Meite for the opener.

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The Ivory Coast international then scored his second in the encounter, firing home a fine volley from 18 yards before Lucas Joao sealed the victory.