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Riyad Mahrez hailed for his 'hard work' as Leicester City's Craig Shakespeare says star showed 'character' after his failure to secure a summer transfer

Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare praised recalled midfielder Riyad Mahrez after his goal earned the Foxes a point against West Brom.

Mahrez has struggled for form this season, having failed to secure a move away during the transfer window after putting in a transfer request, and he was dropped at Bournemouth prior to the international break.

The Algeria international scored his first goal of the season to cancel out Nacer Chadli's 30-yard free-kick as it finished 1-1 at the King Power Stadium on Monday night.

Leicester City playmaker Riyad Mahrez scored their goal in Monday's draw with West Brom
Leicester City playmaker Riyad Mahrez scored their goal in Monday's draw with West Brom
Craig Shakespeare hailed Mahrez's 'character' after his recalled star helped his side out
Craig Shakespeare hailed Mahrez's 'character' after his recalled star helped his side out

Shakespeare, a former player, coach and caretaker manager for West Brom, was pleased to see Mahrez respond with a positive performance.