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Brendan Rodgers (c) has seen his side's form dip of late

Rodgers not 'dancing around' Foxes goal drought talk

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has urged other players to step up and score goals in the absence of top scorer Jamie Vardy, after their 1-0 defeat to Norwich at Carrow Road on Friday.

Soccer • 29 Feb 20

Darren Randolph is beaten by Harvey Barnes

Vardy injured as Foxes hammer Irons

Leicester returned to winning ways with a 4-1 thrashing of relegation-threatened West Ham to maintain their push for Champions League football next season.

Soccer • 22 Jan 20

Rodgers bemoans Leicester's 'nonsense' festive schedule

Jamie Vardy has been told to expect a game off during what Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has described as a "nonsense" festive schedule.

Soccer • 21 Dec 19

Brendan Rodgers will be hoping that Jamie Vardy can keep his hot streak going against Aston Villa on Sunday

Rodgers delighted by Vardy resurgence

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers believes he has instilled in Jamie Vardy the confidence to prove he is one of the best strikers in Europe.

Soccer • 07 Dec 19

Brendan Rodgers (L) congratulates Jamie Vardy after Leicester's win

Flying Foxes keep up impressive push for top four

Caglar Soyuncu's first goal for Leicester and a late second by Jamie Vardy helped the Foxes remain in the Premier League top four with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 03 Nov 19

Jamie Vardy at Anfield last season in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool

'Vardy always scores' - Mane wary of Leicester threat

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane admits his side cannot afford to be less than 100% against Leicester otherwise an in-form Jamie Vardy will take full advantage.

Soccer • 04 Oct 19

'He's done incredible in this league. He's an incredible striker with his movement, finishing, fighting'

Guardiola wary of Vardy threat in rejuvenated Leicester

Pep Guardiola is wary of the threat of Jamie Vardy as Manchester City prepare to host Leicester in a crucial clash on Monday.

Soccer • 05 May 19

Jamie Vardy was substituted on Saturday with the problem

Leicester's Vardy available for Newcastle clash

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is fit for Friday's Premier League game against Newcastle United after recovering from a minor groin issue.

Soccer • 10 Apr 19

'I'm very happy he is here. He's tactically very good and starts off the press well'

Rodgers hails 'top class' Vardy after first win

Boss Brendan Rodgers hailed Jamie Vardy as one of the Premier League's best strikers after he passed a century of goals for the Foxes.

Soccer • 10 Mar 19

Jame Vardy struck his 100th Leicester goal

Premier League wrap: Vardy hits Foxes milestone

Jamie Vardy brought up a century of Leicester goals to sink struggling Fulham 3-1.

Soccer • 09 Mar 19

'I will certainly give him other ideas and just simplify the game'

Rodgers vows to develop Vardy into Leicester's main man

Brendan Rodgers has vowed to improve Jamie Vardy and believes he again needs to become Leicester's main man.

Soccer • 02 Mar 19

Klopp wary of Vardy as Leicester visit Anfield

Jurgen Klopp is wary of the threat posed by Liverpool's nemesis Jamie Vardy and cannot explain why the striker has such a good record against them.

Soccer • 30 Jan 19

Jamie Vardy trained in full Spiderman kit

Puel wants to be Leicester's superhero

Vardy was filmed jumping out at Puel from behind a hedge and spent 10 minutes at training dressed as Spiderman before getting changed.

Soccer • 17 Jan 19

Claude Puel's Leicester are ninth in the Premier League

Puel has plan to keep top names at Leicester

Leicester boss Claude Puel admits the Foxes need European football to match his stars' ambitions.

Soccer • 08 Dec 18

Leicester opened a book of condolence in memory of vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

Tributes to Leicester owner will be paid at PL games

There will be a minute's silence at all Premier League matches this weekend and players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect following the death of Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

Soccer • 31 Oct 18

Jamie Vardy has called time on his international career

Vardy and Cahill announce international retirement

Jamie Vardy and Gary Cahill have both effectively called time on their international careers after helping England reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Soccer • 28 Aug 18

Claude Puel is reported to be in the firing line at Leicester

Claude Puel unconcerned by speculation on his future

Claude Puel claimed he would be "happy" for anyone succeeding him as Leicester boss due to the quality they would inherit - but he stressed "speculation" about his position was not his concern.

Soccer • 16 Aug 18

Jamie Vardy's presumably still having a party

Vardy and Maguire will miss league opener, says Puel

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy and defender Harry Maguire are likely to miss the club's Premier League opener against Manchester United on August 10, manager Claude Puel has said.

Soccer • 02 Aug 18

Jamie Vardy has recovered from a groin problem

Clean bill of health for England as Vardy back in mix

England have a clean bill of health ahead of their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years.

World Cup 2018 • 10 Jul 18

Vardy the only World Cup doubt for England

Injury-doubt Jamie Vardy could not play a full part in training with his England team-mates ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final meeting with Sweden in Samara.

World Cup 2018 • 06 Jul 18

Granqvist on the ball in Russia against Switzerland

Swedish captain may dash home for birth of his child

This after England midfielder Fabian Delph missed his side's dramatic win over Colombia to be at the birth of his third child.

Soccer • 06 Jul 18

Jamie Vardy came on as a sub against Colombia

England's Vardy faces fitness battle for Sweden clash

England striker Jamie Vardy is an injury doubt for their World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday.

World Cup 2018 • 04 Jul 18

Premier League round-up: Spurs into Champions League

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane struck early in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over Newcastle United and ensure a top-four Premier League finish and Champions League qualification for next season.

Soccer • 09 May 18

Jurgen Klopp returns to Leicester after suffering a midweek defeat there

Liverpool will keep playing attacking football - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will encourage his players to continue being their normal, attacking selves as he seeks to end a run of four matches without a win.

Soccer • 22 Sep 17

Jamie Vardy turned down a potential move to Arsenal

Jamie Vardy: I was right to reject Arsenal

Jamie Vardy believes he has been proven right to turn down Arsenal but would still consider leaving Leicester if it meant winning more major trophies.

Soccer • 07 Sep 17