Leicester City defender Jonny Evans believes manager Brendan Rodgers can make them more ruthless.

Evans, part of a new-look, three-at-the-back formation, believes the setback at Watford was only a bump in the road, not a symptom of more fundamental weakness.

The Northern Ireland defender said: “It's a tough one to take, but we have to move on from it now and make sure we get it right next week.

“There were some encouraging signs, like the team's shape, and we felt pretty comfortable.

“I've been a long-time admirer of the new manager's work – he's done great things at the clubs where he's worked before, so it's great to see him come to our football club.

“I think everyone's really excited to work with Brendan Rodgers and see what he can offer us as individuals and as a team. He's a top-drawer manager with a good reputation and his arrival has given everyone a boost.

“I played against his Liverpool team and it was always so tough, one of the most difficult games in the Premier League – they had two strikers, real pace and they were dynamic.

“We've talked about being more streetwise in games because we conceded early and right at the death against Watford.

“He will make us more streetwise because we've got great talent. We've just got to learn how to manage games a bit better."