Leicester City's new-boy Shinji Okazaki elated to open goal-scoring account

The Premier League's early season surprise package, Leicester City, has gotten off the mark in brilliant fashion with successive comprehensive wins, and summer signing Shinji Okazaki is a major reason why.

Okazaki, who joined Claudio Ranieri's Foxes from German outfit Mainz, netted his first goal for the club in Saturday's 2-1 victory over West Ham at Upton Park.

The 28-year-old Japanese international, who's earned 93 caps, has acclimated to the rigors of Premier League football with little difficulty.

"I'm happy," Okazaki told Foxes Player HD. "(Jamie) Vardy played a great ball for me and I was so lucky. I shot and then from the second shot I scored the goal and I'm happy."

Vardy streaked down the left wing, placing a perfect ball on the head of the Japanese forward. Okazaki's persistence paid off as West Ham 'keeper Adrian saved the first shot, only for Okazaki to head the rebound home.

"We played very good, compact play," Okazaki said. "So there was lots of pressing and hard work in the first match and it was the same again today. We needed this in today's game."

"I'm enjoying it here," he added. "Victories are always enjoyable. Leicester is a nice team for me and that always helps. When you're enjoying football, life is better."