Pearson is ready to step up a gear

by Bill Anderson The moment of truth is getting closer for Leicester City, and manager Nigel Pearson will take another big step towards his final team plans at Kettering tomorrow (3.0). Last night's 8-4 friendly win at Quorn was basically a second-string outing, but the trip to Rockingham Road tomorrow will be very much a top-class affair as it marks the fact that the start of the season will be only two weeks away. There could still be more additions to the squad, even before tomorrow's game, and Pearson is mindful that the clock is ticking towards the time when he will have to name his side to open the season against MK Dons. The Quorn game did feature a Reneil Sappleton hat-trick and fine displays from Levi Porter and Andy King, but the rest of the side were very much for the longer-term and Pearson is looking for the... [read full story]