Leicester City coach Mike Stowell was delighted with their 2-1 win over Cardiff City.

Demarai Gray and Jamie Vardy struck for Leicester as new manager Brendan Rodgers watched on.

Stowell said: "They were men out there because it was difficult at times. We got to 2-0 but Brighton kept pressing all night and they were tough. Man for man they were excellent.

"We looked nervy at times but when you've gone seven games without winning you get nervy. We were good today - we played through them.

"We're at home and we know we need to win games. The back four were solid tonight but it's good for Jamie Vardy and Demarai Gray to get a goal too."

On new manager Rodgers, he added: "He's pleased. He just spoke to the lads in the dressing room. He was proud of them and liked the spirit and he promised them there are special things on the horizon.

"The atmosphere has lifted with a win and with the new manager because I'm sure he'll bring a lot of good things and he's got a lot of staff with him. It's exciting times."