Bradford coach Steve McNamara and Harlequins' Brian McDermott have also been linked with the job.

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Reading caretaker manager Brian McDermott was understandably delighted with his side's performance and victory, their first at Anfield.

BBC: Manager Rafael Benitez vows to fight on at Liverpool

Reading caretaker manager Brian McDermott said Griffin is "hungry" to play after finding opportunities at Stoke limited this season.

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