Jamie Vardy: ‘I’m a nightmare on the pitch – I get abuse but I give it back’

28 August 2018 07:48
The Leicester striker who has walked away from England has the perfect antidote to raging supporters – scoring sensational goalsAs Jamie Vardy ushers Boris, Billy and Ralph out of the door and the sound of barking becomes more distant, the conversation inside turns to Harry Kane, Sergio Agüero and Romelu Lukaku – the only players to have scored more Premier League goals than the Leicester striker since his top-flight debut in 2014. “So I’ve still got room for improvement,” Vardy says.There is the hint of a smile on his face as he delivers that response but the message behind it is serious. “I should have scored more” is the first thing Vardy says when it is put to him that 20 Premier League goals last season, for a team who finished ninth, was a decent return. Even standout moments, such as that terrific controlled volley against West Brom in March, when Vardy connected so sweetly with a ball that dropped over his shoulder, and with his weaker foot, are brushed over. Related: Jamie Vardy calls time on England career in talks with Gareth Southgate Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian