Leicester City 1 Burnley 1: We need to be more ruthless, says City boss Nigel Pearson

Leicester Citymanager Nigel Pearson said his side need to start taking more of their goal-scoring chances.

But Pearson said he isn't necessarily looking to bring in a new striker.

City had to settle for a draw with promotion rivals Burnley on Saturday, despite creating some excellent chances during a first half they dominated.

Pearson said his side needed to become more ruthless in front of goal, but said he would only bring in a new striker if he felt they were superior to the strikers he has got.

And he praised the performance of his front-two, David Nugent, who scored his 11th goal of the season from the penalty spot, and Jamie Vardy.

"I am not necessarily looking to bring in a striker," he said.

"It depends on whether you can afford it and who is available.

"I don't want a striker who isn't as good as what we have got. There are plenty of strikers out there, but are they better than what we have got?

"Chris Wood will be four to six weeks. We have two weeks before the window opens, so we will see what we are like then."

Pearson was particularly pleased with the performance of Vardy, who defied a foot injury and then picked up a shoulder injury during an all-action display.

Vardy did have two good chances, but couldn't take them and Pearson said if he had scored it would have capped a great display.

"I thought Jamie was excellent," he said. "I thought his work-rate was brilliant.

"He is pretty resilient. He took a few knocks. He has been carrying a foot injury as well for a while. So the fact he was able to show those levels of energy and drive was great."

However, Pearson said there was no doubting where City need to improve.

"I think we created some really good opportunities but unfortunately we weren't able to capitalise when we were on top," he added.

"When you look at the two games we lost, we still had enough chances to win it at Sheffield Wednesday and likewise at Brighton, although we didn't play very well.

"It is about taking your chances. You can play badly and win."