Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri thinks that impressive performances in the Champions League can earn midfielder Danny Drinkwater a regular place in the England national team.

On the back of his strong performances for the Foxes last season, the 26-year-old made his debut for the Three Lions in March but failed to make Roy Hodgson's final squad for Euro2016.

However, Ranieri is confident he can force himself into Sam Allardyce's plans with positive displays in Europe's premier club competition this campaign.

"Danny is a fantastic midfielder. He can now show his quality in the Champions League, I'm very happy with him," he said.

"The biggest difference from Latin players to English players is this, maybe the Latin players slow down, are very disappointed and don't react immediately, the English players after one hour say 'come on, react' and they react.

"I think if the player has a very good Champions League then maybe. Maybe he has a good chance. That would be a very good show against the best teams in Europe."