Soccer-Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy pleased with win but keeping feet on the ground

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v West Ham United - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - December 3, 2024 Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy and Jamie Vardy celebrate after Bilal El Khannouss scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

(Reuters) - Ruud van Nistelrooy was happy to get his tenure as Leicester City manager off to a flying start with a 3-1 win over West Ham United on Tuesday but he said they have a lot of work to do if they are to hold their own in the Premier League.

The Dutchman was appointed by Leicester on Friday to replace the sacked Steve Cooper.