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Jamie Vardy Talks 2018 World Cup, Arsenal Transfer Distraction at Euro 2016

Jamie Vardy has admitted he was distracted by a potential transfer to Arsenal during UEFA Euro 2016 but insisted he is fully focused for the summer's 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The Leicester City striker was an obvious pick for Gareth Southgate's 23-man England squad that will compete in Russia after netting 20 Premier League goals in 2017-18.

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For the nation, by the nation. The #ThreeLions’ official @FIFAWorldCup squad announcement. https://t.co/YecUWPUZfJ

It will be his second major tournament with the Three Lions after he made one start and two appearances from the bench at Euro 2016, where England were knocked out by Iceland in humiliating fashion at the last-16 stage.