Leicester City's Ben Marshall determined to secure place in starting line-up
Ben Marshall is determined to cement his place in the Leicester City starting line-up.
The midfielder came back with a bang at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday and was man of the match in City's 2-0 victory.
The England under-21 international, who replaced Anthony Knockaert, set up Danny Drinkwater for the first goal and scored a stunning second to cap a top-class performance.
It was only his second start since the 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough at the end of September, with the rest of time spent on the bench.
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Now, he is hoping to kick on when City travel to Leeds United tonight (7.45).
Marshall admits his form had dipped after an excellent start to the season, which was rewarded with a call-up to the England under-21 squad, but said his confidence was now returning.
"I haven't been frustrated at all on the bench," he said. "It is all down to my performances. Sometimes you have to take your chance.
"I have just been waiting for my chance and it has come and it is up to me to stay in the side now.
"My form may have dipped a bit but that wasn't to do with the England under-21s. Every player goes through it, a drop in confidence.
"Confidence is one of the main things in football. But now I want to put it behind me and crack on.
"It is always hard coming on as sub and trying to get into the pace of a game. I have managed to get 80 minutes in. I did all right, scored a goal and I can't do much more."
The victory put City up to third in the table and Marshall said it was vital they remained in the top three and in contention for automatic promotion.
"We are up there now and it is our job to stay there and push on," he said. "If we can get back to top spot again then it will be up to us to stay there."
City head to Elland Road, where they will face former defender Lee Peltier.
"I am good friends with Pelts and he is a good player," said Marshall. "It will be a tough game," he said.
"Three points is the target and, if we show the same spirit that we showed at Sheffield on Saturday, we can come away with the victory."
Comments
by PLYMFOX01
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 12:56PM
“The Geofflane
I managed to drive back from Leicestershire to Devon yesterday without any problems, the motorways were all fine. Mind you the same couldnt be said for the fields.
Come on City, another 3 points tonight please.”
by LCFCMike
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 11:16AM
“Our record at Leeds is pretty good, and hopefully 3 more points tonight, but after beating Palace they will be full of confidence. We are the better side and should prevail.
C'mon Leicester.”
by LCFC_Dave15
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 9:47AM
“Konch will hopefully come in for schlupp, bit of experience is needed at the back for tonight. Like to see schlupp up front with waggy, see how he does back in his normal position. COYB, draw at least, but a win would be lovely!!!!”
by TheGeofflane
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 9:08AM
“Like a fool I set out from Cornwall yesterday, by car as the trains can't get through. Made it through Cornwall and Devon, not without difficulty, but was beaten by Somerset which is now a huge lake. 250 miles later and safe home, got a phonecall from the friend in Huddersfield lending me his Leeds ticket telling me I'd done the right thing as if the rain up there continued the match might be off. Check before you travel! C'mon City, you can do it without me! Konch to start, we are playing Warnock. Strength before beauty. The pitch will either be a skidpan or a pudding.”
by dobranich
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 8:47AM
“The starting line up barring illness or injury should be the same. A draw would be a good result”