Never write off Jamie Vardy. With only one league goal all season and his pace fading, Leicester’s greatest player looked to be approaching the end of the line.
Yet just when Leicester needed him, Vardy pounced. The second-half substitute produced a finish from his finest days and a celebration to match, goading the Leeds fans who thought Luis Sinisterra’s first-half goal would give them three precious points.
The draw leaves both teams in trouble, and does more for their relegation rivals than for either of them. Leeds face Bournemouth next, with Leicester taking on Everton.
Earlier, one-time Leicester target Jack Harrison had made the opener for Sinisterra and in the Elland Road bear pit, Leeds looked to be standing firm thanks to a display full of aggression and passion.