Town have been handed a boost ahead of Saturday’s game with high-flying Reading with the news that Tom Lawrence has not sustained any serious damage to his ankle. 

The Wales international was substituted at half-time during the defeat by Derby on Tuesday after falling awkwardly following a challenge. 

“Tom had a scan yesterday and the news is good,” Town physio Matt Byard told the Club website. 

“He has basically sprained his ankle so he won’t be out for any length of time. 

“He could even be back for the weekend. We are looking at it as 50/50 at the moment.”