THIS Saturday Watford face Reading in their last home game of the season as the Championship run-in comes to a climax.

The Royals were put out of play-off contention midweek when Scunthorpe grabbed a late equaliser at Glanford Park, but manager Malky Mackay said that his team will not take this as an omen that the Royals won't be wanting to get a win at The Vic this weekend.

"It's still going to be tough game on Saturday; they've been on a very good run recently" he said.

"We don't expect anything less than 100% from them on the day.

"Football players are being judged everytime they play football" explained the Gaffer.

Malky: "It's still going to be tough game on Saturday"

"Some players will be looking to get new contracts, some to move on, and some to break through and impress the manager for next season, so no-one wants to go out there and not play well in front of thousands of people.

Former Watford manager and Malky's predecessor Brendan Rodgers held the helm at Reading briefly at the start of the season until Brian McDermott moved in in favour of the Northern Irishman.

After his spell with the Hornets, Rodgers returned to Reading with Grzegorz Rasiak and Jobi McAnuff and Malky said that he is looking forward to seeing the former Watford duo.

"Grzegorz and Jobi are good guys" he said.

"I hope they get a good reception when they come back."

Malky Mackay following the draw with Reading in September

The Hornets boss went on to give praise to his young striker Marvin Sordell after a confident and self-assured performance at QPR on Tuesday night.

"It was good to get Marvin off the bench and out there on Tuesday.

"It's important to give him first team experience as it gives young players like him the confidence they need. You can see that from our other players like Lee Hodson and Ross Jenkins who have also come through the Academy as well.

Youngster Sordell made a good impression at Loftus Road on Tuesday night

"Marvin came back from Tranmere on loan earlier this month and showed maturity and self-belief in his performance which is great."

The manager's final words were to the Vicarage Road faithful as he urged them to get behind his team at the weekend as they aim to clock up the vital three points on the field.

"We've got to make sure it's a big day for the crowd, as well as the players.

"We want the fans to be vocal in the ground and the players will go for the win."