Gary Lineker has claimed that Ruud van Nistelrooy WASN'T Leicester City 's first choice to succeed Steve Cooper at the helm. The Foxes confirmed on Friday night that the former Manchester United interim boss had been appointed as their new manager . And the announcement means Van Nistelrooy will make a swift return to the Premier League after leaving United earlier this month. Leicester were linked with a number of names - including Van Nistelrooy - after parting company with Cooper last