Monday 25 February 2019 14:55, UK
Leicester belong in the top seven of the Premier League and the new manager will have all the tools needed to take them there, says first-team coach Mike Stowell.
Stowell, along with fellow first-team coach Adam Sadler, is in temporary charge of the Foxes following the departure of manager Claude Puel on Sunday.
Leicester are currently 12th in the table, eight points above the relegation zone and eight points behind Watford, who are currently seventh.
Stowell believes the team is capable of much more though, saying: "I spoke to the players this morning and told them how good they are and how good they can be, but also challenged them.
"We are a top seven team, and that's where we should be. Obviously you've got to earn that right, and we haven't recently.
"They've got all the tools here. We're in the process of building a new training ground, the stadium's going to be expanded, we've got fantastic owners, great support and a very, very good squad.
"Somebody can come in and work with those players. We've got to keep that squad together."
During the latter days of Puel's 16-month tenure at the King Power Stadium, there were reports the players were unhappy with his desire to bring in a more expansive style of play.
Jamie Vardy admitted the Frenchman's tactics did not suit him, but Stowell said: "The players are disappointed with results. They're angry with themselves and as a group.
"They manage themselves really well - they have a really good spirit and are a tight group. They were only angry with themselves, not with the boss."
Stowell, who has worked for Leicester for 14 years as both a first-team and goalkeeper coach, also revealed he has no interest in taking on the manager's job full time.
"No. I've loved my time here - 14 years as a first-team and goalkeeper coach. I love that role - it's second to none for me. I want to assist whoever comes in," said Stowell.
