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Man Utd star Chris Smalling: There are hidden gems to be found in the non-league
PREMIER LEAGUE clubs could be tempted to recruit players from non-league clubs after Jamie Vardy’s heroics.
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That is according to Manchester United star Chris Smalling.
Vardy broke Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record when he scored in his 11th consecutive league game during Leicester’s 1-1 draw against the Red Devils yesterday.
Smalling enjoyed a meteoric rise in the game after starting off at non-league club Maidstone.
“If you can find some sort of hidden gems in the local sides or non league sides, it’s a no brainer to give those guys a chance," Smalling said as quoted by the Daily Mirror.
Chris Smalling (left) in action against Leicester
Jamie Vardy celebrates after breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy's record
“With Jamie’s success I think you will see them have a little bit more of a wider look.”
Leicester are level on points with table toppers Manchester City.
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