Gillingham 0 Reading 0: Match reaction from Gills boss Gareth Ainsworth after Priestfield friendly

Gillingham’s draw against Reading gave manager Gareth Ainsworth a good feeling about what the team could achieve in the future.

Ainsworth felt the Gills had the better of the chances at Priestfield against a club who finished last season just three points off the League 1 play-off places.

Report: Gillingham 0 Reading 0

“I was really pleased,” said Ainsworth, as he reacted to the goalless draw.

“We got what we wanted again. We got some real good fitness work out of that one. No injuries, which is good.

“I think we pressed the Reading team really well, especially first half where we probably had a bit more experience in the team.

“We got the ball down well, had the best chances of the game, If I'm being totally honest.

“Bradley was really disappointed he didn't hit the net with his left foot, and you want it to fall to someone like Bradley.

“Seb (Palmer-Houlden) looked good, trying to get through (with a chance) and then Sam Gale second half getting through.

“I thought we limited Reading to little chances. They had the one cross and the scare in the second half. But overall, I'm really pleased with what the boys have taken on so far.

“We haven't worked a great deal on everything. We haven't focused on one thing. We did a lot of attacking play.

“We've done a lot of defending work and then I put a press into place, and the lads have grabbed it really well. Some of them have never done that before.

“The second half team were a bit younger. Some of our youngsters coming through and well done to the youngsters. Plenty to learn and well done. (They) held their own against the Reading first team and the older players, well done to them, because they secured the ship.

“The likes of Ethan (Coleman) and Andy Smith and Sam Gale -