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Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill 'tempted' by prospect of replacing Claudio Ranieri at Leicester City

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill admits he would be 'tempted' if Premier League side Leicester wanted him to become Claudio Ranieri's successor.

The Foxes hierarchy will this week meet with caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare to discuss his prospects for the role and the case for Ranieri's former number two has been strengthened by back-to-back victories since the Italian was axed.

Others have been sounded out about the vacancy, though, and both former England boss Roy Hodgson and current Northern Ireland chief O'Neill have reportedly been on the club's wishlist.

Michaelu00a0O'Neill guided Northern Ireland to the knock-out stages at Euro 2016 last summer
Michael O'Neill guided Northern Ireland to the knock-out stages at Euro 2016 last summer
Leicester City are still the reigning champions of England despite their poor form this season
Leicester City are still the reigning champions of England despite their poor form this season

O'Neill guided his country to the knock-out stages at Euro 2016 last summer, their first major tournament finals in three decades, and they are well placed to attain a play-off berth for World Cup qualification in 2018 having started their campaign well.