Veljko Paunovic hails ‘perfect baptism’ for super-sub teenager Jahmari Clarke

Coventry City v Reading – Sky Bet Championship – Coventry Building Society Arena
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Reading manager Veljko Paunovic said teenage substitute Jahmari Clarke experienced a “perfect baptism” after scoring twice as the Royals beat Birmingham 2-1 in a delayed game at St Andrew’s.

Striker Clarke, 18, a half-time replacement for George Puscas, scored in the 70th and 82nd minutes to turn the game on its head after Reading trailed to Scott Hogan’s third-minute strike.

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