Shakespeare: Ndidi looking the part at Leicester

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare is predicting a bright future for Wilfred Ndidi now that he has settled into life in the Premier League.

Despite being just 20 years old, Ndidi was singled out as the man who could fill the sizeable shoes this season left by N’Golo Kante’s departure to Chelsea.

He had built a strong reputation for himself Belgium playing for Genk, where he was converted from a promising defender into a strong defensive midfielder.

And while it took some time to adjust to life in England, Ndidi has quickly established himself as a Foxes starter alongside Danny Drinkwater in the centre of midfield.

Wilfred Ndidi

His driving runs and passing have made him a favourite with Leicester fans, and Shakespears believes the Nigerian international is only just getting started.

“He is looking the part,” said Shakespeare. “He is a young boy but he has settled in really well. I think he has a huge future in the game.

“There was a lot of interest in him from other clubs but he was high on the list of our recruitment team and, in the end, we did really well to get him.

“I think he will be a big player for us. He is made-to-measure for this league but he is humble and his personality is suited to our football club. He is easy to manage.”