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Bowen on a roll after Swift gem of a goal

By Callum Rogers

READING manager Mark Bowen wants his players to build on back-to-back wins in the Championship.
The home side dominated a poor first half, with Rangers goalkeeper Joe Lumley saving well from Ovie Ejaria and John Swift.
Reading went ahead seven minutes after the interval when Swift arrowed in a magnificent 25- yard half-volley.
Rangers finished strongly, but substitute Ilias Chair struck the crossbar and Reading goalkeeper Rafael Cabral twice saved superbly from Jordan Hugill.
“We try to put points on the board in every game we play,” said Bowen.
“That&r...

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