Sheffield Wednesday 0 Reading 0: Latest from Hillsborough

Steve Bruce takes charge of Sheffield Wednesday for his first home game today with the visit of Reading to Hillsborough.
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Wednesday midfielder Josh Onamah is missing with a hamstring injury, as was captain Tom Lees who failed a late fitness test.

That meant a start for youngster Jordan Thorniley at centre-half, alongside Michael Hector.

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New signings Dominic Iorfa, Rolando Aarons and Achraf Lazaar were all named on the bench.

George Boyd came close to giving the Owls the perfect start, but his shot was well saved by Emi Martinez.

At the other end, Keiren Westwood had to be alert to palm away Liam Moore's deflected effort.