sport news Harry Maguire hails Brendan Rodgers' impact since taking over at Leicester 

'He breeds confidence into players... he will improve us massively': Harry Maguire hails Brendan Rodgers' impact since taking over at Leicester Harry Maguire has saluted Brendan Rodgers' impact at Leicester The Foxes against Newcastle are targeting their best run in two years They are seventh, leading the race for a possible Europa League spot 

By Nick Mashiter, Press Association

Published: 11:02 BST, 11 April 2019 | Updated: 11:02 BST, 11 April 2019

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Harry Maguire has saluted Brendan Rodgers' impact as Leicester target their best run for two years.

The Foxes host Newcastle on Friday aiming for a fifth straight Premier League win, something they have not achieved since Craig Shakespeare's first games as boss in 2017.

They are seventh, leading the race for a possible Europa League spot, and Maguire believes Rodgers' influence is key.

Brendan Rodgers has made a huge impact since taking over at Leicester, says Harry Maguire

Brendan Rodgers has made a huge impact since taking over at Leicester, says Harry Maguire

The England defender said: 'He's a really good coach who will improve us as a team massively'

The England defender said: 'He's a really good coach who will improve us as a team massively'

'He's a really good coach who will improve us as a team massively. The club has shown really great ambition in luring him here,' said the England defender.

'He breeds confidence into players, he's helping to bring the younger players through, does a lot of work on the training pitch and his man management is really top. He's made a really big impact.

'Over the last four games, we've started to pick up results we've warranted.

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