Kelechi Iheanacho ends Leicester’s 52-year wait for a place in the FA Cup final

The striker netted the only goal as the Foxes beat Southampton 1-0 to book a Wembley return against Chelsea
Kelechi Iheanacho ends Leicester’s 52-year wait for a place in the FA Cup final

Kelechi Iheanacho, left, scored the only goal as leicester beat Southampton (John Sibley/PA)

Leicester are through to their first FA Cup final since 1969 after Kelechi Iheanacho edged Brendan Rodgers’ side past Southampton on a night when thousands of spectators returned to Wembley.

After Chelsea overcame Manchester City in front of empty stands on Saturday, the following evening saw 4,000 local residents, including key workers, make up England’s biggest crowd for 13 months.

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