By Esther Egbe
Super Eagles and Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has said he is excited ahead of the first Premier League game of the season against Manchester United ,National Daily learnt.
The 21- year – old is likely to start next Friday ’ s tie with England international Jamie Vardy – who returns to Leicester a week before the fixture – expected to be rested.
Iheanacho, who scored three Premier League goals in an injury – hit debut campaign with the Foxes , has vowed to make his mark on the team , should he be picked by manager Claude Puel .
“I am happy to get two goals in pre – season games. As a player if you have an opportunity you have to take it , ” the Nigeria international told National Daily .
“ If I am chosen for the game against United I have to keep my goal- scoring record and work hard for the team and see how it goes.
“ Everyone would be happy to play the first game of the season . I would like to be part of it and am looking forward to it .
I think it is going to be a big season for the whole team and we are in good shape now .