Cooper keeping a close eye on Leicester's impressive loan stars

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The club's loaned players are under the spotlight as manager Steve Cooper assesses their potential long-term roles within the team.

Leicester City staff are said to have been watching Ben Nelson and Tom Cannon in action.AdvertisementAdvertisement

Cannon and Nelson are two who the club believe can be first teamers in the future.

The Foxes have a total of ten players out on loan, with Nelson at Oxford United and Cannon at Stoke City.

Both will be aware of their need to impress throughout the season to earn a first team spot for next term.