Craig Shakespeare praises 'professional' Riyad Mahrez after Leicester beat Brighton

Craig Shakespeare praised Riyad Mahrez's professionalism after the winger inspired Leicester to a 2-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday afternoon.

Mahrez continues to be linked with a summer move to Roma, but Leicester are refusing to budge after rejecting three bids from the Serie A outfit.

The Algerian proved why Leicester value the 26-year-old at more than £32m - the amount of Roma's third and potentially final bid - as he put in an outstanding performance against Brighton at the King Power Stadium.

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Shinji Okazaki's opener was gifted to him as Matthew Ryan could only spill Mahrez's attempt, while his corner was then headed in by Harry Maguire in the second half.

"I've spoken about Riyad on many occasions in terms of his focus, his professionalism - and you saw today what he's capable of," Shakespeare told Sky Sports after the match.

"While he remains focused and professional, he will always be considered for selection."

While he remains focused and professional, he will always be considered for selection.

Shakespeare was also delighted to see Maguire head in Leicester's second, in what was the defender's home debut for the Foxes.

Maguire joined Leicester from Hull back in June, and the 24-year-old put in a commanding performance alongside captain Wes Morgan against the Seagulls.

"It's always pleasing when one of your centre halves pops up because we need to share the goals around," Shakespeare added.

"We've got into Wes and Harry about contributing on that front, and it was important that he got us that second goal today."

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