Albrighton Grateful To Team-Mates

Albrighton linked up with his new team-mates for a gruelling day of pre-season tests on 1 July, before the training got underway on Monday this week, and for the 24-year-old it has been a hugely positive few days. 

“I’ve settled brilliantly,” a delighted Albrighton told LCFC.com. “I’ve had two days here and I feel like I’ve been here for a while already. 

“The lads have been fantastic with me, welcomed me, had a chat and introduced themselves so it’s been a good start. 

“Usually when you go to a new club you may know a few players having come across them before but I was coming into the wilderness because I didn’t know any of them, so it is like starting a new school, but like I say the lads have been fantastic. We’ve got a lot in common being footballers so there’s always something to talk about.” 

Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are on the agenda for the Foxes in their opening five fixtures of the 2014/15 campaign, but having been impressed with what he’s seen from his new team-mates already, Albrighton isn’t getting too concerned. 

He added: “We had a testing day last week and then training was tough but straight away I can see how fit the group of lads are and how willing they are to put the work in. 

“That’s something that will go a long way this season so I’m definitely overjoyed to have joined Leicester.

“It’s a tough start, but we’ve got to play everyone at some point. It’s going to be a test for us but I’m sure that we’ve got the capability, the talent, ability and work ethic to overcome it. 

“I’ll be glad when the balls are out and we can train and play some football. That’s what I’ve been brought here to do so I’m looking forward to that part more than anything.”