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‘It's a day that I will treasure’- Daka revels in Leicester City debut

The 22-year-old was handed 45 minutes as the Foxes lost to Burton Albion in their first pre-season friendly at Pirelli Stadium

Zambia international Patson Daka finally made his debut for Leicester City in Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Burton Albion at Pirelli Stadium.

The 22-year-old, who signed for the Foxes from Red Bull Salzburg, completed the first 45 minutes as Leicester kicked off their 2021-22 pre-season with a 3-1 penalty shootout defeat.

After the match, Daka said he was pleased to have had the opportunity to play in front of the Blue Army during his first appearance and he will always treasure the day he pulled on the shirt for the first time.