We must draw on our play-off experience urges Republic boss O’neill

the end of last season,” Leicester vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said, “and the board feels that, regrettably, a change is necessary to keep the club moving forward – consistent with the long-term expectations of our supporters, board and owners.”

Shakespeare’s last game in charge was on Monday, a 1-1 draw at home to West Bromwich Albion, a result which kept the team in the bottom three. The only win so far came against Brighton.

In a tough schedule to start the season, Leicester have already lost to Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool and the fixtures look slightly easier on paper over the next two months.

Assistant manager Michael Appleton has been placed in temporary charge.