Charlie Savage scores as Reading thrash father Robbie's Peterborough 5-0 in FA Cup

Charlie Savage scored against his father Robbie's Peterborough United as Reading secured a dominant 5-0 victory in the FA Cup first round. Already two goals up thanks to strikes by Daniel Kyerewaa and Jack Marriott, Reading made a place in round two virtually secure when Robbie's son Charlie added a third in first-half stoppage time. The midfielder latched on to a loose ball on the edge of the Peterborough area and fired home, with the aid of a slight deflection, before racing off towards the visiting fans and celebrating with a knee slide.

Robbie Savage, who took over as Posh boss last month, initially looked frustrated at his team's defending but appeared to suppress a smile given the identity of the goalscorer. Former Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell said the goal was all about the player seeing the danger, holding his run, letting it run across his body and finishing.

Robbie had said before the tie that it was going to be horrible. He added that every time he watches his sons play he is anxious and nervous, and he gets butterflies hoping the opposition do not score.

Like his father, Charlie came through Manchester United's youth ranks and made one first-team appearance, as a substitute against Young Boys in the Champions League. Jamie Reid netted twice in the second half to complete the 5-0 rout.