Leicester City boss Dean Smith hails team's fighting spirit after Wolves win

Leicester City boss Dean Smith hails team's fighting spirit after Wolves win

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 19:09 - 22.04.2023

Leicester City recorded their first win in 10 games to move out of the Premier League bottom three and give themselves a fighting chance.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho converted a crucial penalty and a late strike from Timothy Castagne gave the Foxes a huge comeback victory against Wolves after Matheus Cunha's opener at King Power Stadium.

The win lifts Leicester up to 17th, out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Dean Smith thrilled after first Leicester Win

After picking up his first win at the Club at the second attempt, Dean Smith was thrilled by the application of his players. 

He was particularly impressed by the manner of the success, coming back from behind, after nine games without a victory.

"I’m really pleased," Smith said full-time.

 "We wanted an aggressive start and I thought we got that. Unfortunately, another mistake cost us for the goal and Wolves punished us and then I thought it was tough for 20 minutes.

"To come from behind, after conceding a goal to another mistake, it’s very easy as a player to think everything’s against you. There have been a lot of questions about our spirit but i believe we showed our fighting spirit today.

"We’ve still got six massive games to come. It’s given us a big lift but we won’t rest on our laurels. We’ll get prepared and ready now for Leeds on Tuesday. You could see the fans get behind us.

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Leicester take on Leeds United at Elland Road in their next Premier League fixture.