Andy Carroll: Reading re-sign former England striker on short-term deal

Andy Carroll scored two goals in eight appearances for Reading last season

Reading have re-signed former England striker Andy Carroll on a short-term contract until January.

The 33-year-old had a brief spell with the Royals last season before ending the campaign with West Brom.

He could feature for Paul Ince's men at home to Wigan on Saturday.

"He is a leader, both on and off the pitch, and having trained with us all this week I can already see the positive influence he will have," Ince told the Championship club's website.

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