Sunday 1 May 2016 14:13, UK
Leicester midfielder Jeff Schlupp admits a trial with Manchester United shaped him as he prepares to try and win the Premier League title at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Schlupp's side are seven points clear of Tottenham and need just three points from their final three games to win their first top-flight title in their 132-year history.
Schlupp was on trial at Old Trafford during the 2012-13 season, Sir Alex Ferguson's final season in charge of the club, before he returned to Leicester and broke into the team.
United have won 13 Premier League titles but the Foxes are 90 minutes away from achieving their first Premier League title and Schlupp feels he owes the Red Devils for helping him achieve his dream.
"To me, it was an opportunity, I went there, saw how it worked and came back here a better player," said Schlupp. "I did meet Sir Alex a couple of times actually. He was really nice to me and just told me, obviously, I'm here because I'm a good player, just to enjoy it and then who knows what will happen.
"I don't think I could ever turn down a move to Manchester United but I didn't get the opportunity at the time. However, it has moulded me into the player I am. Leicester City is my club, has always been my club and I'm grateful to be here.
"It is a dream to win it there and get the trophy at home. But we have to take each game as it comes. Of course, we will try and do it.
"I was talking to some friends during the Tottenham-West Brom game and I was thinking we are literally one win away from a dream since I was young.
"It is surreal at times but as professional footballers, we are here to win things and we have a good opportunity now.
"Since I've been here we've had the same laundry woman as when I was 12. Same kitman, chefs and it's great to see that we've all gone through the transition stage together as a club. They've been loyal to the staff and we've all gone through this journey together."
