Leicester City youngsters hope to catch the eye of champions’ boss Ranieri in Hong Kong
Soccer Sevens could be pathway to first team, says coach
Leicester City coach Steve Beaglehole has called on his youngsters to use the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens to show they deserve a place in the Premier League champions’ first team.
Claudio Ranieri’s seniors won the title by a 10-point margin to claim a first championship in their 132-year history. And Beaglehole hopes his team can add to the trophy cabinet at the Sevens after winning the tournament in 2013.
“We have come here to try and win the tournament again and show people we have got some young players coming through at Leicester City,” said Beaglehole, whose side will be in Group D alongside West Ham, Hong Kong Football Association U-21s and Singapore Cricket Club when the Main Tournament begins on Saturday.
“The players are excited, but they are aware of the expectations with the way the season has gone we are expected to perform at the highest level.
“These are young players trying to get in the team that has won the Premier League and won the Premier League in convincing style by quiet a margin.
“They know it is difficult to get in that team, but it is tournament like this that can help them on that pathway to first team football.”
