Leicester matchwinner Iheanacho: It was a penalty

Football
8 Aug 2021 • 7:56 AM MYT
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Kelechi Iheanacho was proud to prove Leicester City's Community Shield matchwinner.

Kelechi converted a late penalty to earn the 1-0 triumph.

He said, "I don't know what to say, I think it's mixed emotions, I'm really grateful to get the trophy today for my team, so I'm really happy.

"I think it was a penalty, he caught me, the referee saw it. He wanted us to play so if we scored it would have been a OK.

"I've been practising penalties. I missed one last season so I've been practicing in pre-season. I had just one thing in my mind: just shoot at an angle and hit it hard, and that's what I did."

On starting from the bench, he added: "We have a great squad and whoever the manager puts in will deliver.

"We will need everybody through the season, so I'm not disappointed.

"I just know that if I come in I have to make an impact."

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