Bees man steps up fitness bid and scores in win over Reading

Lewis Macleod scored as he stepped up his match fitness in Brentford B’s 3-1 win over a Reading XI on Tuesday.

The midfielder, who has twice been named on the first-team bench in recent weeks without making an appearance, cancelled out the Royals’ opener on 16 minutes as he converted a cross from the right.

Herson Alves put the Bees ahead shortly after the break with an excellent finish.

The win was completed late on by substitute Raphael Assibey-Mensah.

Brentford B’s line-up also included second-choice goalkeeper Luke Daniels and striker Justin Shaibu.