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Brendan Rodgers praises Leicester's 'desire' after coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace and put a seven point-gap between them and West Ham in the battle to qualify for next season's Champions League

Boss Brendan Rodgers praised Leicester's desire after a crucial win over Crystal Palace kept their Champions League dream on track.

Kelechi Iheanacho's 17th goal of the season - his 14th in his last 14 games - earned a battling 2-1 win after the Eagles gave the hosts a scare.

Wilfried Zaha put Palace in front before Timothy Castagne and Iheanacho struck to move Leicester seven points clear of fifth-placed West Ham in the Premier League.

Leicester came from behind to seal an important victory in their bid to finish in the top-four
Manager Brendan Rodgers has praised his side's 'desire' as they fought from behind

Three wins from their final five games would guarantee the Foxes, who are third, a top-four spot.