Leicester City striker George Hirst is hoping to impress Brendan Rodgers this summer.

The 23-year-old spent the season at Portsmouth, grabbing 15 goals in 46 appearances across all competitions.

Speaking to the club's website, Hirst said: "I'm forever grateful to them (Portsmouth) for the opportunity to go and pull their shirt on and play in front of the local fans every week because they were brilliant with me.

"Having 20,000 at Fratton Park has just made me so hungry for more of it. From start to finish, they gave me all their support. When they are on your side, there's no better feeling.

"It was almost like the break came at a bad time for me really. If the season had carried on from now until Christmas, then I would have been pretty happy.

"Now it's just about keeping fit and getting back to Leicester, seeing what happens in the summer and trying to show the best version of myself when I go back.

"It's been a good off-season so far. I've done my running and enjoyed some time off. It's crazy for a footballer during the season, but I can't wait to get back at it now, get back into the swing of things and get going again."