Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted with Luke Thomas and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for victory over Liverpool.

To have two local lads produce such displays made for even more special night for City fans, and Rodgers said playing for the club means everything to them.

He said of Thomas: “He's been incredible. He's 20 years old and he's someone who has hasn't played so many first-team games. The FA Cup final was only his first game in front of supporters.

“Nothing fazes him. He's done really well against Mahrez, and wasn't beaten so often tonight. He's a really good defender, tough and never gives up."

The boss added on Dewsbury-Hall: “You see him, his energy tonight, it was remarkable. You need legs in there, to play in the diamond, and him and Hamza did that, they had to put in so much work.

“But Kiernan kept going right to the very end. He's really starting to establish himself as an important player. I'm delighted for him, he's a kid who has come through the academy, and he's wanted to play for Leicester. It means everything to him."