Leicester City boss Dean Smith admits he's surprised seeing the club in the bottom three.

Smith took the job to the end of the season last week.

Ahead of facing Manchester City, Smith said: “Yes, I am (surprised). One of my first points of action was to speak to the leadership group on Monday evening, have a meeting with them and get their thoughts on why they think we are where we are and what they think we can do to get out of it. We have our ideas and will put demands on the players and staff, giving leadership and guidance. Ultimately players make the decisions on the pitch.

“In terms of my suitability for the job, tomorrow might be my 600th game as a manager, coming up through Walsall in League One to Brentford in the Championship, and to Aston Villa and Norwich in the Premier League, so we've certainly got experience.

"As a three, it's strong, all we've got different qualities. All three of us have been in relegation battles in the Premier League and come through it so I think that experience will hold us in good stead."

Smith also said: "From the first day I came in, from the first time I spoke to the players, I've been really impressed with the enthusiasm and attitude and quality.

"Unfortunately, we've got a couple of players missing at the moment in some key areas. Harvey Barnes got injured in the last game and will be out certainly for Saturday and is touch and go for next Saturday. The quality has impressed all of us. We've been impressed with what we've seen."