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Leicester boss Pearson under no illusions over Premier League challenge

Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson is under no illusions about how difficult the Premier League will be.

The Foxes enjoyed a hugely successful campaign last season, in which they secured promotion with six matches to spare before clinching the Championship title with an away win at Bolton on April 22.

It was the club's first ever Football League title, achieved with 31 victories and 102 points - both club records.

The Premier League is a very different animal but Pearson believes his squad is capable of thriving in the top flight.

"I think it's dangerous to set your targets too low," he said. "It's very difficult to have a definitive answer to what might constitute a successful season.

"From a business point of view - and purely on a business level - survival would be an achievement. But, of course, I can't preach that as that would be under-selling what we have the potential to do.

"I feel we have a good squad with a good mix of experience and young players who, if they are brought through and nurtured in the right way and given time, will see us do very well in the Premier League.

"Our biggest strength is our team and group ethic. Alone, that's not enough, but we have a lot of quality in our side too.

"But the Premier League and the Championship are very different. Last season was a great success, but it's in the past. We're all very proud of what we achieved but it's about moving on and being a success in the Premier League now."

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