Marc Albrighton taking nothing for granted as Leicester run continues

Leicester winger Marc Albrighton believes lessons learned from last season's struggles are benefiting the team this campaign.

Claudio Ranieri's side sit third in the Premier League table with the former Aston Villa man scoring one goal and contributing five assists in 12 games.

Albrighton struggled to hold down a regular starting berth last season as City defied the odds to avoid relegation to the Championship by winning seven of their last nine matches.

The 26-year-old admits he's been surprised by the club's impressive start but is refusing to take anything for granted with more than half the season remaining.

"There just seemed to be no way into the manager's thoughts last season. We had a good start and picked up some good points early on but we went on a losing run and couldn't get a win," Albrighton told Leicester City's official website.

"Last season was a tough time. I wasn't playing and it didn't look like we were going to get out of the mess we were in, so it looked like relegation.

"The difference a year makes is frightening but it has taught me not to take anything for granted. Now I go into every week thinking it is not a foregone conclusion that I am going to be playing any part of the game or even on the bench.

"I go into the weeks now working as hard as I possibly can in the build-up to games, and just hope I get the chance to put on that shirt at the end of the week and help the team."

The Foxes will look to keep up the momentum when they face Newcastle at St James' Park on Saturday.