So there was an argument for the Dutchman not to disrupt this and stick with the same players. Well, it worked. He got everything spot on - starting line-up, tactics, substitutions. Yes, you could argue it was only a Championship side, but this was one who had turned their season round, only losing one of their past six and winning their past two.

Leicester City are set to receive a welcome injury boost ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Manager Ruun Van Nistelrooy confirmed defender Jannik Vestergaard returned to

Leicester City must sign players with the physicality to cope in the Premier League – but experience of the top flight is not necessary, manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has said. Adding players with Premier League know-how was a big factor in the summer recruitment under Steve Cooper.

Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace (kick-off 19:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: