MIDFIELD maestro Harry Winks believes Leicester’s unbreakable bond inspired them to a memorable Premier League return

The fantastic Foxes secured promotion back to the top flight with two games to spare.

And they finished the season as deserved champions with 31 victories from their 46 league outings.

The club equalled a 104-year record for most second division wins and Winks, a £10m summer-signing from Tottenham Hotspur, told SportsBoom: “You could go through everybody, even the players who maybe haven’t played as many minutes. We’re a really tight knit group.

“Those players that haven’t played as much have been just as important to the team as the ones who have played a lot.

“In a long 40-odd game season I can’t stress how important it is to have good people and such a good squad – and we’ve got that in abundance.

“We’ve got top people in the club, that’s why we’ve had such a great season.

“I’ve enjoyed the team bond with everybody, all the lads get on.

“And the style of play the manager [Enzo Maresca] wants is just perfect for me. I love the way we play.”

Winks’ arrival at the King Power Stadium on a three-year deal from Spurs last July raised eyebrows amongst some Foxes’ supporters, many left disillusioned after a miserable relegation from the top-flight

But boss Maresca recently revealed that “signing Harry was my priority” when he took over as manager and that “he was my main guy”.

Winks responded with a string of starring performances to repay the Italian’s unyielding faith in him.

The 28-year-old hardly missing a game, with 48 appearances during a season to savour as the Foxes earnt their place back at the top table.

“Personally it’s been my best season as a player, without doubt. I’ve loved every minute of it,” added Winks.

“I love the fans as well, they way they’ve taken to me and I’ve taken to them. It’s been a great year and a great bond. I hope that continue for next season.”