Redknapp hails back four

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Jamie Redknapp credits Leicester’s unsung heroes along the back four for their incredible achievement of winning the Premier League title.

Leicester have smashed numerous records to win their first Premier League title with a starting XI that cost just £23m to assemble.

The Foxes have lost just three games this season with a defence consisting of Christian Fuchs, Danny Simpson, Wes Morgan and Robert Huth. In the backline, only Huth has won a Premier League title before.

Combined, the defence have played 2,242 minutes together and Redknapp believes their achievements, considering their previous clubs and playing backgrounds, cannot be understated.

“To lose three games in a season is astonishing,” he told Sky Sports News HQ.

“So much credit has gone to Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy, but the back four deserves a lot of credit.

“I’ve been so impressed with …

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