One of the most remarkable images of Jamie Vardy’s Leicester career happened when barely anybody was watching.
With his side level at Arsenal, when crowds were locked out during the Covid-hit 2020-21 season, Vardy sat in an empty stand with his fellow substitutes waiting for instructions.
When he received the signal from boss Brendan Rodgers, Vardy downed a Red Bull, crushed the can in his hand and replaced Dennis Praet on the hour.
Twenty minutes later, he had scored the only goal of the game. It was Vardy’s 11th in 14 matches against the Gunners, his best record against any Premier League club.