As Reading defeated Cheltenham 1-0 in League One, manager Ruben Selles praised the "intensity" of his youthful players.

Four youngsters and three players under the age of 20 made up Selles' starting lineup. Caylan Vickers, age 18, scored the game-winning goal in the 33rd minute.

Vickers' frantic run from deep came to an end as Cheltenham midfielder Will Ferry's looping rebound arced over custodian Luke Southwood and into his own goal.

Reading had not won in the league in 16 games across two divisions when they were relegated.

Selles declared, "I'm quite proud of the performance the team put together. "I chose the team because we understood we had to play with that level of energy.

We were particularly where we wanted to be in the first half. The crew exhibited character, camaraderie, and how we operate around here.The young players have been a topic of discussion during the entire preseason, and they have done a terrific job thus far.When we tried to recruit new players, the club's position irritated us. As a result, we must use the people we already have since they have proven themselves to be excellent.Whether you are 18 or 32 years old, as long as you follow the correct procedures, your team will place you first.

We needed to develop a strategy that would demonstrate our uniqueness, and I believe we did so.This is the first league victory we've had this year because we chose the team that could play with greater fervour.

"We take that feeling and that happiness home with us."

Struggling This season, Cheltenham has gone winless in all four league and cup games.

Wade Elliott, the head coach, remarked, "I thought we were fantastic in the second half.In the first half, I didn't think there was much at stake, but some of the breaks that are going against us are difficult, like the own goal.

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