Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers was delighted with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's performance for their 2-2 draw with Southampton.

Dewsbury-Hall – who is yet to make a Premier League start – replaced Boubakary Soumare at halftime and helped the Foxes overcome a dismal opening period to secure a deserved 2-2 draw.

“I thought Kiernan was outstanding," said Rodgers. “He wanted to prove a point, he was aggressive and he took on the burden of the game.

“He knows the position that we want him to play. He has good energy and good athleticism.

“I've said about him improving on the ball, but he can give us that bite in midfield and he was a catalyst for the second half."