Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has revealed he will look to utilise midfielder Matty James in the Foxes third round FA Cup replay on Wednesday.

James is returning after eight months on the sideline with a knee injury and Ranieri said he may find a place on the bench for 24-year-old in his match day squad for the home meeting with Tottenham.

"He could come with me on the bench in the next match," Ranieri said.

"For me Matty is very important. I watched a lot of matches from last season and he played very well with (Esteban) Cambiasso in the middle.

"He is young, he is strong, with a good personality, good skill, good vision. This is another very good player for me who can help the squad."