Leicester City are champing at the bit to get back into action on home soil, says midfielder Andy King.
The last time City ran out at the King Power Stadium it ended with them lifting the Championship trophy in a carnival atmosphere.
Today, they face Werder Bremen in their final pre-season friendly and King said the players cannot wait to play in front of a home crowd again and were relishing the kick-off of the Premier League season a week today against Everton.
"As you get closer to the start of the season, the anticipation builds because it is something we have worked so hard for during the last few seasons, going close a couple of times," he said.
"To finally do it now, we are champing at the bit to get going and very excited.
"It will be interesting, and nice to get back and play in front of the fans again.
"I am sure it has been a long summer for them and they are looking forward to getting back into the action. We can't wait to get going again as well."
Facing a German club side will be a new experience for King, but he knows what to expect having played against the national under-19 side for Wales and he said it will be a stern test for City, both physically and technically.
"I played against Germany Under-19s for Wales and they were a bit too good for us," he said.
"This will be the first time I have faced a league team and German football is buoyant at the moment after they won the World Cup.
"They are always fit, strong and efficient, so it will be a good test for us.
"They had a good result last week against Chelsea which we have looked at.
"Competition for places is strong and we know this is our last chance to impress the manager and convince him to start us against Everton."
