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Ranieri: Drinkwater can claim England spot

Performing in the Champions League can help Danny Drinkwater make the England squad, says Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri.

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri believes Danny Drinkwater can make his way into the England squad if he performs well in the Champions League.

Drinkwater was a key figure in Leicester's Premier League-winning side from last season, missing just three games as they shocked the footballing world.

However, he was overlooked by then-England boss Roy Hodgson for the side's Euro 2016 campaign, who elected to choose Jack Wilshere instead.

However, Ranieri believes playing among Europe's best in the Champions League will improve Drinkwater's chances of entering the national team set-up.