Blackburn head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson bemoaned his side’s lack of intensity as the Championship leaders suffered a surprise 3-0 defeat at Reading.

Rovers started sluggishly, with Reading deservedly going ahead in the 14th minute through a header from defender Tom McIntyre.

Blackburn barely improved after the interval and Reading secured victory with further goals from Junior Hoilett and substitute Lucas Joao.

Rovers’ 100 per cent start to the season – in four matches in the league and cup – came to an abrupt halt.

Tomasson, appointed at Ewood Park in June, said: “It was a disappo...