Leicester boss Nigel Pearson will face no action from the FA after he was sent to the stands during the Championship clash with Middlesbrough.

Pearson was unable to remain on the touchline for the second half of his side's 2-2 home draw against Boro last Wednesday night following an exchange of words with referee Gavin Ward at half-time.

Pearson alleged the official barged into the Leicester dressing room towards the end of the interval as he was talking to his players. When he emerged, the City boss was informed by the fourth official that he had been sent off for what he had said to Ward.

Pearson admitted at the time that he may have used what the FA would consider 'foul and abusive language' but vowed to challenge any action the authorities might take.

However, the FA have said no further action was 'deemed appropriate' after reviewing Ward's report and the evidence.

Meanwhile, a Leicester reserve side beat Chesterfield 3-0 in a friendly at the club's Belvoir Drive training ground on Tuesday afternoon with teenage striker Tom Hopper, who recently made his first-team debut against Swindon in the FA Cup, scoring a hat-trick.