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Leicester City striker Iheanacho set for first Premier League game of the season

Kelechi Iheanacho has been included in Leicester City squad to face Crystal Palace in Sunday’s Premier League game.

The Nigeria international found the back of the net in the Foxes’ League Cup tie against Burton Albion and has been rewarded with a place in Brendan Rodgers' team against the Eagles.

The 23-year-old has been named in the substitute bench for the fourth time this season in the English topflight.

The forward has been enduring difficult time this term with the King Power Stadium outfit, having failed to feature for the side in the English top-flight.