- Leicester City youngster Simran Thandi speaks to LCFC TV following his Under-23s debut
- Thandi completed a full 90 minutes during 2-1 Premier League Cup win over Everton
- Kairo Edwards-John and Hamza Choudhury scored for the Foxes at Holmes Park
- The 18-year-old full back hopes to play a role in City's 2017/18 Premier League 2 campaign
Fellow debutant Kairo Edwards-John, a second half substitute, levelled the scores following Alex Denny’s 70th minute opener before Hamza Choudhury’s winner from the spot late on.
It is a result which confirms City’s status as Group F winners in the Premier League Cup and Thandi, 18, later spoke to LCFC TV about the joy of making his Holmes Park bow.
“It’s a great feeling, to get the start, to get the call-up, especially after a game on Saturday [for the Under-18s], so I'm delighted,” he said after completing 90 minutes for the Under-23s for the first time.
“It’s a perfect start and it’s what I need to prove myself and to get the opportunity to play on this pitch, which I’ve been willing to do for a long time.
“I worked hard in games for the Under-18s and it’s a perfect feeling coming up and being able to play. It’s a great achievement, it just shows that all hard work pays off.
“I’ve been working hard in the Under-18s, getting to train with the Under-23s and getting an insight into what it’s like. Getting the opportunity, it’s a big step but it’s a great step as well.”
Both Steve Beaglehole’s Development Squad and Trevor Peake’s Academy side have enjoyed success this season and Thandi hopes it can continue over the coming months.
“It’s a great feeling, winning, and hopefully the Under-23s can continue their success and win the league and it would be a great opportunity to be a part of that,” Thandi added.
“Especially with the Liverpool game coming up as well, it’s a great experience and winning is the best feeling so it’s great.”