BEN’S STOKED Only way is up for on-loan Leeds star

better team to do it with. It would mean the world.

“I’ve been on loan at Newport and Peterborough, but nothing like this. It has been very different, but I’m learning every day.”

Phillips, attracting attention from top-flight teams, took a kick and is still being assessed.

Pablo Hernandez struck in the 57th minute with a goal

(top) that required determination and finesse.

The Spaniard’s first shot was blocked by Reading skipper Liam Moore, but he persevered and lifted the ball into the near corner.

White added: “I would win 1-0 every week. It’s nice to have a player like Pablo – you don’t know if he’s going to pass or do something exceptional, like he did. He’s good.”

Hernandez’s compatriot Kiko Casilla rescued Leeds with a save from Moore near the end.

The keeper is awaiting the FA’S verdict after being charged with racially abusing striker Jonathan Leko – an accusation he strenuously denies – when Leeds visited Charlton in September.

Costly errors have crept into Casilla’s game and striker Patrick

Bamford, who has scored only twice in 11 matches, has also come in for criticism.

But the fans were behind them and White (above) said: “It does give them a lift. When things aren’t going the way they should, some people can get angry.

“But when we’re doing well it’s nice to hear them.”

Reading boss Mark Bowen had to make a late switch when on-loan Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria pulled up in the warm-up and Michael Olise received a reprieve after being dropped to the bench. Bowen said: “Michael is a special talent and he’s just turned 18. He was going to be on the bench until Ovie pulled his groin. “But Michael came back in and showed maturity and intelligence. He’s going to be a big player.”