SM
Man United vs. Bodo/Glimt: 23 hrs 44 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Demarai Gray "hungry" to make mark at Leicester City

:Headline: Demarai Gray 'hungry' to make mark at Leicester City : ID:301150: from db_amp
Demarai Gray is motivated to force his way into regular contention for Leicester City next season, having been used 27 times from the bench in 2016-17.

England Under-21s winger Demarai Gray has admitted to being frustrated by his lack of starts at Leicester City last season, but is determined to make his mark under Craig Shakespeare.

The former Birmingham City ace, currently starring for his national side at the Under-21 European Championships, was used 41 times in all competitions for the Foxes last season.

Twenty-seven of those appearances came from the bench, however, as he was made to play a bit-part role in a mixed campaign for City, with the high points being reserved for the European stage.

After scoring one and setting up another in England's 3-0 win over Poland on Thursday night, seeing his side through to the semi-finals as group winners, Gray is now determined to push on next term at the King Power Stadium.

"I used this tournament last season to motivate me to show what I am capable of," he told talkSPORT. "As soon as I get a chance I want to have my best game. I am hungry and want to make my mark.

"I want to express myself as much as I can. I don't feel like I have been able to do that as much as I want. Shakey (Craig Shakespeare) has always been there for me at Leicester. He always spoke to me one on one. With him getting the job now I am happy with that and hopefully I will get more of an opportunity.

"Managers have to trust you and give you a chance. If they do we will have more English talent coming on show. The way football is today, the way the game is changing all the time I think we can progress and see young players come through. It is all about opportunities. Playing at first team level is how you progress the best.

"You learn about the real game. If opportunities are given you'll see more of the youngsters coming through. The young England generation has some very, very good players. Hopefully there is opportunities given to all the lads coming up from Under 17 onwards. The future is bright for England."

Gray, also benched for England's first two games in Poland, netted just twice in all competitions in 2016-17.

amp_article__301150 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2017-06-27 06:11:22:
html db last update - 2017-06-27 06:11:22 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Demarai Gray

Click here for more stories about Leicester City

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Fulham125341717018
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle125341313018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham124351519-415
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .