Brendan Rodgers has told Reading fans "I'm one of you" as he takes up the managerial reins.

The new manager told our online TV station Reading World, "My message to supporters is that I'm now the greatest and biggest supporter of Reading. I'm one of you - but I have the responsibility and therefore have to remove some of that emotion to help us win games.

"I promise that my communication will always be open, I will have quality in my work and big ambition.

"If I wanted to be comfortable I would still be at Chelsea. I'm taking a step out on my own with big ambition to work at the highest level, and nothing would give me a greater sense of achievement than taking my hometown club back into the Premier League.

"I will be fighting every day of my life to make sure we are competing and successful.

"This is where it all started for me, so to come back and manage the club is fantastic. I can't wait to get started.

"The club has just finished a fantastic cycle under Steve Coppell, who is a great manager and a great man. He brought success and will always be regarded as a legend.

"I'm a different person and am looking forward to putting my ideas in place, and hopefully becoming second the person to take us into the Premier League."

The full interview is live on World now as Brendan speaks to our online TV station about his hopes and dreams now that he has taken charge - see our full free preview video.

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