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Brendan Rodgers calls on Leicester to show better 'grit, determination and perseverance' against Tottenham... as the former Celtic boss states the Foxes need to 'cut out our mistakes' to move off the bottom of the table

Under-fire Brendan Rodgers has called on struggling Leicester to be brave as they look to revive their season.

The Foxes go to Tottenham on Saturday bottom and winless in the Premier League.

They come off the back of a 5-2 thumping at Brighton, with last week's visit of Aston Villa postponed after the Queen's death.

Brendan Rodgers wants his side to show greater grit, determination and perseverance

Leicester's struggles are in contrast to their previous top-four challenges and Rodgers wants his players to stand up after five straight defeats.