The group, which included the likes of new signing Robert Huth, Danny Drinkwater and Andy King began their preparations for the new Barclays Premier League season with a series of gruelling running drills overseen by the Club’s coaching and medical staff.
Players who have seen international action over the summer such as skipper Wes Morgan will link up with the squad at a later date, but there were still plenty of first teamers eager to impress on their first day back.