Blackpool manager Colin Hendry was delighted with his side’s performance after they came within eight minutes of a famous win at Leicester.

Second-half goals from Shefki Kuqi and Adam Proudlock gave Sheffield Wednesday a 2-0 win at Rotherham.

Sheffield Wednesday enjoyed the better of the first half at Millmoor but Rotherham held on to stay on level terms at the break.

Leicester handed a full debut to non-contract signing Nicky Summerbee in their opening First Division clash at the new Walkers Stadium against Watford.

Manchester City’s promotion push was given a boost as goals from Kevin Horlock and Darren Huckerby gave Kevin Keegan’s men a half-time lead against Sheffield Wednesday.