Shakespeare penning Foxes' fairytale sequel

LONDON - A relative unknown in world soccer just weeks ago, new Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare now stands on the brink of leading his side into the last eight of the Champions League.

The jocular coach was promoted from his role as assistant manager following Claudio Ranieri's dismissal last month, which he said left him feeling like a "pantomime villain".

But Leicester has won its two games under Shakespeare's stewardship and will attempt to overturn a 2-1 deficit in Tuesday's last-16 second leg at home to Sevilla with confidence restored.