Clemence Close To Comeback

Last updated : 12 October 2009 By Joe Harris
The 31-year-old has been absent from action since being forced onto the treatment table with an achilles injury 19 months ago.

Clemence has featured on occasions for the reserves and will again line up tommorow for the Foxes second string in a bid to improve his fitness.

However, the former Birmingham man will struggle to cement his place back in the first team with Richie Wellens, Andy King and current skipper Matt Oakley all impressing in his absence.

Andy King, talking of his team mate said: 'He is a good player and, if he is back for Leicester, that is great for the club.

'I spent alot of time with him when I was coming through the youth ranks and he was very helpful to me.

'He showed me some of the ways of football. When I was playing my first few games I was playing alongside him and he talked to me, and helped me through. That is why I am so grateful to him.'
King added.

King's solid performances for the Foxes have earned him a place in the Wales squad for their World Cup Qualifier away against Liechtenstein on Wednesday.