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Leicester City vs Middlesbrough: Kelechi Iheanacho back

Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho is available for selection for the Foxes' Championship match against Middlesbrough on Saturday.

The forward helped his country reach the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they were beaten by hosts Ivory Coast.

"Maresca also confirmed Marc Albrighton is back for the Foxes too, following injury, while defender Ben Nelson is a doubt.

"Marc is back - he’s started to work with us," he said. "We’ll see for tomorrow.

"Ben had a kick against Watford and he’s still struggling a little bit.