The Canadian international has scored just one goal in his last 16 appearances for the Foxes. However, Kelly believes his contribution to the team as a whole has been good enough to keep him in the team.
The striker, who has scored eight goals for Leicester this season, has developed a strong partnership with Geoff Horsfield and Kelly believes this has contributed to the teams change in fortunes.
Talking about Hume, Kelly said: 'He gives us so much more than just goals and contributes to other areas of the team.
Kelly Gives Hume Confidence
Last Updated : 01-Mar-2007 by'He just needs to keep putting himself in the right areas and he will take the chances that come his way because he is a good finisher.
'We have got a lot of good players in the squad and he is one of them.'
Meanwhile, it has been rumoured that Mark Yeates will sign a permanent contract with the Foxes at the end of the season with a transfer bid of around £1 million being suggested.
Meanwhile, it has been rumoured that Mark Yeates will sign a permanent contract with the Foxes at the end of the season with a transfer bid of around £1 million being suggested.
