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Friendly round-up: Leicester held to a goalless draw by MK Dons

Craig Shakespeare before kick-off at the Etihad Stadium
Image: Craig Shakespeare's side were held to a 0-0 draw by League One MK Dons

Leicester were held to a 0-0 draw by League One MK Dons at Stadium MK on Friday.

Craig Shakespeare's side went close in the early stages with Leonardo Ulloa heading Tom Lawrence's cross over the crossbar.

Andy King then fired wide for the visitors before Aaron Tshibola set up Ed Upson, who forced and excellent save from Ben Hamer.

Leicester looked threatening going forward with Demarai Gray's long-range shot deflected over the top but MK Dons held on to go in to the break at 0-0.

After the interval, Gboly Ariyibi and Upson both went close, forcing Hamer into two smart stops to keep the scores level.

Vincent Iborra then went close for the visitors before Matty James sent an effort over the bar as the match finished in a stalemate.

Vicente Iborra impressed Craig Shakespeare when Leicester faced Sevilla in the Champions League
Image: Vicente Iborra impressed Craig Shakespeare when Leicester faced Sevilla in the Champions League

Elsewhere, Alex Neil's Preston ended their pre-season campaign with a 5-1 victory over Fleetwood at Highbury.

Fleetwood took an early lead through Cian Bolger but Preston hit back on the stroke of half-time through Paul Huntington.

Preston ran out clear winners in the second-half with goals from Tom Barkhuizen, Daniel Johnson, Daryl Horgan and an own goal from Lewie Coyle.

Bristol City continued their preparations for the new season with a 2-0 win over Dutch side FC Twente.

Marlon Pack opened the scoring in the 27th minute before Joe Bryan secured the victory in the 55th minute.

Blackburn Rovers suffered 3-1 defeat to League Two side Carlisle.

Carlisle took the lead in the 12th minute when Ryan Nyambe turned Nicky Adams' cross into his own net.

Danny Graham scored his 5th goal of pre-season to bring the scores level five minutes later, but Carlisle's lead was restored just before the break through Reggie Lambe.

And they sealed victory in stoppage time thanks to Shaun Miller's strike.

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