Jamie Vardy insists Leicester City will have "no one to fear" in the Premier League this season.
City have started pre-season in impressive fashion with victory at Ilkeston and a 1-0 win over Everton in Thailand.
While too much can never be gauged from these glorified fitness exercises, the players look in excellent shape as they continue their build-up to the opening game against the Toffees on August 16.
City's first top-flight campaign in a decade will complete what has been a remarkable rise for the 27-year-old. It is still less than three years ago Vardy was scoring goals at Kettering and Ebbsfleet but he is now set to step out at venues like Anfield and Old Trafford.
"It's definitely sunk in but now it is all down to us to prepare and make sure we are ready," said Vardy.
"Everyone is going to enjoy this season. We will try to pick up as many points as we can.
"We have got no one to fear at all and we know, on our day, we can beat anyone. It is going to be an enjoyable season."
Vardy returned to action in scintillating fashion in Thailand after missing out on the pre-season opener at Ilkeston.
Even in the unbearable humidity of the Bangkok sunset, Vardy was constantly harassing defenders with his explosive pace and trademark work-rate.
The players were given a day off yesterday after their long flight home but they are all set to feature once again tonight at Walsall.
Vardy is relishing the opportunity to get more minutes under his belt.
"There is nothing better for your fitness than match practice," he said. "You can do 11 against 11 in training but it will never be at the intensity of an actual game.
"The more games you play in pre-season, the fitter you are going to be and more ready for the first game of the season."
Vardy put forward an persuasive case for a starting spot on the opening day with his performance in Thailand but competition among the City strikers looks likely to be strong with David Nugent, Chris Wood, Gary Taylor-Fletcher and Tom Hopper all vying for action, plus record signing Leonardo Ulloa.
The former Fleetwood man said Ulloa and all the other new faces have settled in quickly, which has only fuelled the anticipation going into the season.
"With the squad being the same as last year, with a few additions, those additions have come in and fitted into the dressing room well," said Vardy. "Everyone is up for it massively."
