Richard Stearman continued his fine progress with the club during the 2005-06 campaign.

Having broken into the first team squad during the previous season, Stearman build on that foundation by making an impressive 39 appearances during the term, scoring four goals.

His fine form at right back led to him being awarded a new contract towards the end of the campaign which runs until the end of the 2008-09 season.

The 18-year-old defender, who can also play in the centree of defence and in midfield, came on as a substitute for his first team debut away to Cardiff in October 2004 before starting at right-back in Leicester's 2-0 defeat at the hands of Reading later that year.

He has since become a regular feature in the starting line-up and scored his first senior goal at home to Millwall at the end of the 2004/05 season.

His overhead kick against Sheffield Wednesday earned Stearman a nomination for City's Goal of the Season at the Annual Player Awards, where he was also shortlisted for both Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year.

Richard is a life-long City fan and joined the Foxes back in 1998 after being spotted by a scout playing for Harborough Town FC. He has represented England at both under 17 and under 18 level.

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