Leicester City notebook: McCarron and Rudkin roles, promotion prediction, FA Cup milestone

Leicester City technical director James McCarron and chief football officer Jon Rudkin maintain strong alignment with manager Russell Martin following summer pressure. McCarron publicly backed Martin's tactical identity and experience across the divisions after the club brought in 16 signings during the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, former Leicester midfielder and current Peterborough manager Robbie Savage predicted on TNT Sports that Martin's squad will achieve a top-two finish in League One.

Elsewhere at the club, midfielder Harry Howell earned an England Under-19 call-up alongside Louis Page following an FA Cup display against Oxford City. In international news, Wales manager Craig Bellamy included Liam Cullen in his Nations League squad but omitted winger Wes Burns. Additionally, Leicester academy loanees Jake Evans and Kirsten Otchere continue to impress during their loan spell under Steve Cotterill at Cheltenham Town.