CHAMBERS OPTIMISTIC FOR ROSE RETURN FOR SEASON CONCLUSION

By ANDY PRESTON apreston@wokingham. today

READING FC WOMEN’s manager Kelly Chambers is hoping to have Deanne Rose back in contention for the final two Women’s Super League games of the season.

The Canadian star has been out on the sidelines almost all season after sustaining an Achilles injury in the season opener against Manchester United.

Having undergone a long rehabilitation process, the Royals boss is optimistic that she will be available for their next match against Tottenham

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“The plan is for her (Deanne Rose) to be involved in the Tottenham game,” said Chambers.

“She picked up a little niggle in her hamstring last week so we need to make sure we look after that and not push her too hard.

“Right now, that’s the plan for her to be available for selection for the Tottenham game so that’s a positive for us if that happens.”

The Royals are locked in a tough relegation battle to try and maintain their top flight status and are currently two points adrift at the bottom of the league.

They will need other results to go their way if they are to survive the drop as the Royals boss prepares to have a full strength side available for their final two matches.

She continued: “We’re hoping other players like Deanna Cooper are back and available for that game as well so hopefully we will have a few more back in the frame for selection.

“We’ve always had a good battle against Tottenham and obviously they had a big investment in the January transfer window.

“That’s been great for them because it’s something they lacked in terms of goals and Beth (England) coming in has solved a problem and has been excellent.