Daka hopes Leicester can harness fans' energy

Leicester City striker Patson Daka says they have to use the energy of their fans as they battle to secure their safety in the Championship this season.

The Foxes are awaiting the result of their appeal against a six-point deduction for for breaching English Football League financial rules.

They currently lie 22nd in the table, one point inside the relegation places ahead of Tuesday's game against Bristol City at the King Power Stadium (19:45 GMT).

"The fans really push us, to be honest," Daka told BBC Leicester. "Even when you don't feel like pushing yourself more, you can find that extra energy within you because of the fans.

"We are there for each other, we know that its only us, we have to keep pushing ourselves and help your friend. We don't have to play individually."

The 27-year-old Zambia international scored his fourth goal of the season on Saturday against Ipswich, and is enjoying his extended run in the side as they battle to stay in the division.

"It's been good, and it's always about trying to give my best every time I'm given the opportunity, and I'm trying to give back to the team the trust they have given me," Daka added.

"Hopefully I can score more goals in the remaining games, and help the team. That's my job - I need to do more, and do it consistently."

Leicester City were moving out of the bottom three on Saturday before rivals West Bromwich Albion scored a late equaliser at Sheffield United to stay above them.

"The results of the other teams don't really concern us," Daka said. "They can lose all their games, but if we don't win our games as well then nothing is going to change.

"We are just focusing on ourselves, make sure we win our games and the rest will solve itself."