Former Chelsea goalkeeper Kevin Hitchcock has paid tribute to Leicester City No1 Kasper Schmeichel.

Hitchcock coached Schmeichel at Manchester City.

He told Goal: "I was there when Kasper and Joe (Hart) were on their way. I knew they would reach the top at some point in their careers. Mark (Hughes) picked up Shay Given, but they were still number one and two.

"He is one of those goalies who just loves football and he could do incredible things on the training ground. He made scissors like Ronaldo and took a free kick like Ronaldo.

"He was an incredible and amazing keeper. His work ethic was unique. He is a leader like his father. He has learned a lot from his father and he has shown everyone what he can do.

"I'm really proud that I've worked with him."