Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini admits he misses the Premier League.

Mancini guided Manchester City to the Premier League title in 2012, and had a brief spell with the Foxes at the end of his playing career.

“Manchester City are my big English team," Mancini told the Leicester Mercury.

“But Leicester are my second. I like English football, you know that. Manchester City probably won't win the league this season – so I hope Leicester do.

“I like [manager] Claudio [Ranieri]. He is a good man and a good manager. He deserves it. And because I played for Leicester I am cheering for you. I have that connection. I don't forget that.

“I like the way Leicester play. The counter attack. The space,. The speed. You break so quickly, like bam-bam-bam, but the team are more than just that.

“Leicester have a hard-working midfield, a busy midfield. They are hard to beat. The defence is solid.

“I am watching over here. Come on Leicester! I miss English football. The Premier is the best league, but I am over here now…"