Championship

Maresca tips Vardy to carry on the party at Foxes

by
Nick Powell
30 April 2024

Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates securing the Championship title after the Sky Bet Championship match at Deepdale, Preston. Picture date: Monday April 29, 2024.

Enzo Maresca backed Jamie Vardy to stay at Leicester for another crack at the Premier League after he effectively clinched the Sky Bet Championship title for the Foxes.
The former England striker rolled back the years on Monday by striking twice as Leicester ensured they would return to the top flight as champions with a comfortable 3-0 win at Preston.
The 37-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season but, after he took his tally for the league campaign to 18, Maresca revealed he wanted him part of his squad next term.

CHAMPIONS! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/7YVKIQeqEU
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 29, 2024

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