It was a familiar sight for Leicester City supporters — their team utilising an effective high press, playing aggressive, attacking football and producing clinical, ruthless finishing. At half-time, they applauded the home side as they marched back to the changing rooms, already 4-1 to the good against Derby County.



However, this wasn’t King Power Stadium, or the rain-lashed St Mary’s where Brendan Rodgers’ men hammered Southampton 9-0 playing a similar brand of high-octane football. This was Holmes Park, the headquarters of the Leicestershire and Rutland County FA, and for the past two years, the home of the Leicester City’s development squad.



Among the 250-strong crowd on a dreary, wet night were a gaggle of scouts and agents — including Tony Coton and Noel Blake — but mostly it was Leicester fans wanting to see the next batch of homegrown players. The matches are also broadcast on the club’s website, with between...