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- Updated: October 27, 2016
Claudio Ranieri says Leicester striker Shinji Okazaki gives his team-mates a wake-up call with his intense playing style.
Leicester returned to winning ways in the Premier League last weekend with victory over Crystal Palace, a first league win in four outings, coincided with the Japan international being restored to the starting line-up for the first time since September 10.
The 30-year-old marked his recall by scoring his first league goal of the season in the 3-1 home success against the Eagles, but Ranieri was equally impressed with his striker’s work ethic throughout the match.
“He [Okazaki] is a hard worker,” said Ranieri. “Sometimes he’s not so close to goal but when the ball is around the box Shinji is always there.
“He is …
