Max Kilman gaining Wolves confidence

Fresh from capturing the Community Shield the week before, Leicester saw out a 1-0 win on Saturday after repelling a barrage of Wolves attacks in the second half.

Bruno Lage’s men dominated much of the play after the break but failed to capitalise on their opportunities.

Their schedule does not get much easier, either, with Spurs and Manchester United coming up next in the league, but Kilman believes the side should gain belief from their weekend showing.

The defender said: “It was disappointing we didn’t get anything from the game. We created a lot of chances especially in the second half, we really pushed.

“That’s just the reality of the Premier League and the fine margins it has.

“If we’d have taken our chances it could have been a different outcome. Unfortunately it didn’t happen for us.

“It’s something to build from, we can gain a lot of confidence from that going into the next game.

“We did find the lines to play and showed our hunger and desire with a high press in the second half. We had them on the back foot, I thought we dominated the second half.

“Every game is tough in the Premier League, regardless of who we play it’s going to be a hard battle. We have to take the positives from today and into the next one.”

It has been an adapted role for Kilman and his defensive partners too, as they get used to a high line under the new boss.

At times against Leicester some last-ditch defending saved them as Jamie Vardy aimed to utilise the space in behind. And although Kilman admits it has been a tough task, he believes everyone is making strides in the new system.

He added: “It’s been tough but we’ve had a long time in pre-season just to understand our roles and how to play.

“Of course it’s good we’re all learning and whatever system we play we have to adapt.

“I thought we did that really well, especially in the second half and we can see how we regain the ball higher up the pitch and were closer to their goal to score chances, but unfortunately we couldn’t put it into the back of the net.”

Injuries elsewhere has meant left-footed Kilman has had to fill in on the right of the back three recently.

Despite impressing on Saturday, the 24-year-old is still finding aspects he needs to improve on.

Kilman said: “Yeah, it’s something I’ve not been used to so much but I have to adapt. There are obviously different ways where I need to find lines and my body position could have been different at times, but whoever plays in any position needs to adapt and make sure you do your best.”