Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is backing striker Jamie Vardy to cruise past 100 Premier League goals and continue to terrorise defenders beyond that landmark.
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On this day in 2015: Jamie Vardy receives first England call-up
Jamie Vardy scored seven goals in 26 appearances for England after his first call up on this day in 2015.
England’s forward options if Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford miss Euro 2020
Long-term injuries to Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford have left England with a striking problem ahead of Euro 2020.
Dyche hails Burnley’s mentality after comeback win against high-flying Leicester
Sean Dyche praised the mentality of his Burnley players after they came from behind to beat Champions League-chasing Leicester 2-1 and haul themselves clear of the relegation zone.
Nick Pope and Ashley Westwood boost Burnley’s survival chances
Nick Pope saved a Jamie Vardy penalty before Ashley Westwood’s emphatic finish saw Burnley come from behind to beat Champions League-chasing Leicester 2-1 and earn three much-needed Premier League points.
Which England players could step up should Kane fail to return for Euro 2020?
England manager Gareth Southgate will be hoping captain Harry Kane returns fighting fit following hamstring surgery to lead the team into the Euro 2020 finals.
Southampton erase memories of 9-0 mauling with victory over Leicester
Leicester suffered another home stumble in their bid for Champions League football next season as Southampton erased memories of their 9-0 mauling by the Foxes in October with a 2-1 victory.
Rodgers does not believe Leicester striker Vardy will perform England U-turn
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers does not believe Jamie Vardy will perform an England U-turn and step into the breach in the wake of Harry Kane’s major injury.
Iheanacho levels as Leicester held to Aston Villa draw in Carabao Cup semi-final
Kelechi Iheanacho denied battling Aston Villa a shock victory in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Leicester.
Leicester’s transfer plans not affected by Morgan and Benkovic injuries
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers does not think the injuries to Wes Morgan and Filip Benkovic will change his transfer plans for this month.
Rodgers: No player will leave Leicester who we don’t want to go
Brendan Rodgers says no player who he wants to keep will leave Leicester in the January transfer window.
Jamie Vardy: Leicester deserve their position in the table
Jamie Vardy believes Leicester have proved their credentials in the title race ahead of their top two showdown with Liverpool.
City show signs of old swagger as they hit back to beat Leicester
Manchester City came from behind to turn up the heat on Leicester with a 3-1 defeat of the Foxes at the Etihad Stadium.
Brendan Rodgers criticises Leicester’s fixture pile-up over festive period
Jamie Vardy has been told to expect a game off during what Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has described as a “nonsense” festive schedule.
Rodgers not concerned by gap to Liverpool
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers insisted his side are ignoring the growing gap to Liverpool after battling Norwich held them to a 1-1 draw to end their winning run.
Vardy deserves place in 100-goal club, says Leicester boss Rodgers
Jamie Vardy deserves to be among the Premier League elite as he closes in on the 100 club, according to Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers.
Jonny Evans: Leicester inspired by last-gasp Liverpool defeat
Jonny Evans has revealed Leicester’s inspiration to chase down Liverpool.
5 things we learned from the weekend’s Premier League action
Liverpool maintained their relentless march towards the title with Leicester in hot pursuit, while Manchester City came unstuck against their derby rivals.
Rodgers content with Leicester remaining anonymous in Premier League title race
Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester are happy to be the forgotten men in the title race after a rampant win at Aston Villa.
Jamie Vardy nets for eighth consecutive game as Leicester hammer Aston Villa
Jamie Vardy continued his red-hot form as ruthless Leicester dismantled Aston Villa 4-1 to keep Premier League leaders Liverpool in sight.