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Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare 'not looking to future' despite player backing

New Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare says he is "not looking beyond this season" despite being backed by his players to get the job longer term.

Shakespeare was appointed Foxes manager until the end of the season on Sunday, having been caretaker boss since Claudio Ranieri was sacked in February.

Leicester have won both of their Premier League games under Shakespeare.

"On behalf of all the players we'd like to see him get the job long term," said Foxes midfielder Danny Drinkwater.

"We were all very happy to see him get it short term - I'm sure it would be the same reaction longer term.