Becoming champions 'the result of a mentality rebuild'

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[BBC]

Leicester City's record eighth Championship title win is the result of a mentality rebuild from Enzo Maresca.

Last May, the Foxes were left devastated by relegation from the Premier League with a hugely expensive squad that at times just did not look up for the fight.

But Maresca's infinite belief in his system and philosophy, coupled with the development of key young players like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Stephy Mavididi and Mads Hermansen, has been vital.

Another crucial aspect of their success has been the experienced players turning up when needed.

Jamie Vardy, Harry Winks, Jannik Vestergaard, Ricardo Pereira and Conor Coady have all been emphatically important.

They can now celebrate their success and look forward to what will be an incredibly tough Premier League campaign, particularly with the looming threat of a points deduction for an alleged breach of the profit and sustainability rules.

The final step of the season this weekend could see the Foxes reach 100 points. That would kick-start the celebrations across Leicester, with the Championship trophy waiting to be lifted...

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