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Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri: Jamie Vardy has returned from the break a new man
LEICESTER manager Claudio Ranieri is set to restore Jamie Vardy to his first team after the striker ended his two-month goal drought.
Daniel Sturridge, Jamie Vardy and Alex Ox-Chamberlain appear in Googlebox
Vardy netted his first goal since September 10 in England’s 2-2 draw with Spain on Tuesday.
And Ranieri, who dropped him for the last two Premier League games, expects him to now reclaim his place as a regular starter.
Jamie Vardy hasn't scored in the Premier League since September
Claudio Ranieri insists Jamie Vardy can rediscover his form in front of goal
“Yes, he will have a run of games,” said Ranieri. “He can play normally now. It was important for him and everybody to score. Now we’ll see a new Vardy.”
The 29-year-old went 14 games for club and country without a goal after scoring in the Foxes’ 4-1 defeat at Liverpool.
Vardy said: “It’s always good to get that goal. That one is in the back of the net now and hopefully I can kick on.”
Leicester go to Watford tomorrow with midfielder Danny Drinkwater still a doubt with the rib injury that forced him out of England duty.
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