Alan Rogers' swirling free-kick was met by a thumping header from Sinclair which gave goalkeeper Jason Brown little chance.

BBC: Gillingham 3-2 Leicester

Deane, back after a two-game suspension, was left unmarked to nod home Alan Rogers' free-kick in the 72nd minute and make amends for a host of earlier misses.

BBC: Brighton 0-1 Leicester

And the Bantams' bright start was obliterated less than a minute later when Alan Rogers' corner from the opposite side was nodded down by Frank Sinclair and back-heeled home by Matt Elliott.

BBC: Matt Elliott scores for the Foxes