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Jamie Vardy is in line to return to the fold for Leicester against Aston Villa with the veteran striker set to play a key role in their Premier League survival bid following Brendan Rodgers' departure

Jamie Vardy is set for a key role in Leicester’s survival shoot-out following the sacking of Brendan Rodgers.

The forward, one of the greatest players in the club’s history, has scored only once in the Premier League this season and has not started a league game since the 2-2 draw with Brighton on January 21.

But he is in strong contention for a return to the XI against Aston Villa on Tuesday under first-team coach Adam Sadler and goalkeeping coach Mike Stowell, who are in interim charge after Rodgers was axed.