Leicester have won the league recently. Whether we like it or not, that means they have modern history of following through and becoming winners. So it's plausible that they could win again, in the minds of pundits. We, by comparison, have a modern history of abject failure and a puffed-up pride that's weirdly needy, as if only the approval and admiration of others can validate our sense of self. Let's just win some trophies.
I remember how ridiculous the idea of Manchester United qualifying for the European Cup seemed in 1992. Twelve months later, it was a reality and soon the idea of the European Cup without them seemed even more ludicrous. We've got to change the narrative ourselves. A pat on the head from Carra cannot do that work for us.