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Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri 'proud and angry' as Copenhagen win puts Champions League knockouts within touching distance

Claudio Ranieri admitted he was left both 'proud' and 'angry' after his side secured a 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen to move within touching distance of the knock-out stages of the Champions League.

Riyad Mahrez's 40th minute strike was enough to seal a third consecutive victory at the start of their Champions League campaign, as this triumph over Danish opponents followed up wins against FC Porto and Club Brugge.

This result guarantees Leicester's place in the next stage of the Europa League but Leicester sights will be set far higher, in the knowledge that a victory in Copenhagen in a fortnight's time will confirm progress into the knockout stages of the Champions League.