Leicester City defender Paul Konckesky is upbeat over their form leading into the Premier League kickoff.
The England left-back had spent the majority of his career in the Premier League with Charlton, West Ham United, Fulham and Liverpool.
He believes City are strong enough to survive among English football's elite.
"Hopefully, we will hit the ground running," he told the Leicester Mercury. "With what the manager has added to last season's squad, I think we have a great chance.
"We want to survive but our aim will be to push on beyond just finishing 17th.
"We are capable of it but first we have to stay in the league."
