he tested negative for coronavirus but had cold—like symptoms, so stayed at home as a precaution as his side salvaged a draw in injury time. reading hadn't played a competitive game for 23 days. two goals from junior hoilett had them looking good for a win with only five minutes to go. but a mistake from reading keeper luke southwood gifted derby a goal — colin kazim—richards pulled one back. and then in the 91st minute, curtis davies equalised for derby. they're still bottom but unbeaten in four and are still 11 points behind reading, who are fourth—bottom. that other game in the championship was at stoke. and despite taking the lead, their push for the play—offs has been dented after losing 2—1 to preston. andrew hughes with the winner in the last ten minutes. the fourth ashes test starts tomorrow night in sydney. england have already lost the series, and preparations have been badly hampered by a number of covid issues, with most of their coaching staff in isolation. joe root will become england's longest serving test captain when he skippers the side for a 60th time, but his leadership has been questioned after their performances so far in australia.