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Jamie Vardy: Leicester striker a Premier League icon, says Brendan Rodgers

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has described Jamie Vardy as a Premier League "icon" as the striker marks 10 years at the club.

The former non-league player is 14th on the all-time Premier League goals list and scored 24 goals as Leicester won the Premier League title in 2015-16.

"I think he's a real icon of Leicester and of the league," said Rodgers.

His manager compared Vardy's career path to that of former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright, who did not break into professional football until he was nearly 22. Vardy, who also made his name in the non-league game after being released by Sheffield Wednesday, joined Leicester when he was 25.