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Leicester City youngster Josh Knight showed his versatility in an “outstanding” display for loan club Peterborough.

Knight, who usually operates at centre-back or right-back, was deployed in defensive midfield for Peterborough’s crucial 3-2 victory at Portsmouth on Tuesday, ending the hosts’ automatic promotion hopes and keeping alive Posh’s League One play-off dream.

The fixture was Knight’s fourth consecutive start for Peterborough and his performance was widely praised, manager Darren Ferguson describing his display as “outstanding”.

Local paper Peterborough Telegraph awarded Knight a 9/10 for his showing, writing: “(Knight was) a real revelation. Covered so much ground, broke up play with so many tackles and had a hand in the crucial first goal with a fine pass.”

Knight is highly-rated at City, the 21-year-old signing a new contract at the club before joining Peterborough on loan in January, and having been on the bench twice for Leicester's first-team this season, could be in contention for a role next term.

Brendan Rodgers is yet to see Knight in action, but will be able to assess the academy graduate in pre-season.

Rather than remain at City, several Peterborough fans want Knight to return to the ABAX Stadium next season, with fans that trekked to Fratton Park calling on chairman Darragh MacAnthony to sign him permanently.

@clarkbatfan: “Josh Knight was absolutely outstanding tonight.”

@jeffgmann: “Josh Knight playing defensive mid must be MoM.”

@HarryAnders272: “If you can give Josh Knight whatever he wants in order to make him stay that would be great thanks.”

@JakeGalloway23: “Josh Knight was superb tonight, he won everything.”

@marklynch7: “Outstanding tonight, Josh. Same again on Saturday.”

@theposheye: “You were unbelievable tonight, Josh! Great work mate!”

@JarredFarmer: “You were absolutely incredible!”

To reach the play-offs, seventh-placed Peterborough need to beat Burton at home on Saturday and hope Doncaster fail to overcome Coventry.