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Leicester striker popped up with an unlikely equaliser against Spurs and made a nuisance of himself once again
Jamie Vardy is back in the Premier League and sealed a memorable return by taunting Tottenham Hotspur fans as he prepared to leave the field.
The 37-year-old was back scoring in the top flight again after a year in the Championship as his second-half strike earned Leicester a point.
Here Telegraph Sport breaks down Vardy’s memorable return and substitution:
With Leicester 1-0 down, Vardy came out from the tunnel sipping a Red Bull and it seemed to work – just 12 minutes later, the forward produced a trademark goal with a far-post header to bring Leicester back into the contest under new head coach Steve Cooper. It seems Red Bull does give you wings.
Jamie Vardy 🤝 Red Bull = GOAL pic.twitter.com/W8uDBDDDqB
Vardy was substituted 11 minutes from time and responded to the jeers of travelling supporters by pointing at the Premier League badge on his arm and raising one finger.
He then quickly made a zero sign and gestured back at the Tottenham fans to compare league-title wins between the two clubs.
Leicester famously lifted the title under Claudio Ranieri in the 2015/16 season ahead of Tottenham – who finished third – and Vardy was in no mood to let them forget it.
Jamie Vardy is well and truly back in the Premier League 😅 pic.twitter.com/UDDHlGd65a
Vardy also appeared to confront Tottenham defender Cristian Romero as he left the field, with a rude gesture obscured by the Argentine’s back.
“You take a bit of stick during the game, but it’s part of football,” Vardy said. “As long as they can take it when I’m giving it back, that’s all that matters.”
After his exchange with the Tottenham fans, Vardy went back to showing his admiration to the Leicester fans who were giving him a standing ovation. He then exchanged words with team-mate Abdul Fatawu before eventually leaving the field.
Vardy will be 38 in January and agreed a new contract over the summer to extend his fairy-tale career at King Power Stadium.
After dutifully shaking hands with the whole Tottenham bench after the game, the Leicester striker was keen to remind his doubters not to judge him by his age.
“I see it [age] as just a number. As long as I keep looking after myself and my legs keep feeling great, then I will carry on for as long as is physically possible,” he said.
“I wouldn’t say I am doing anything differently playing-wise. Probably adapted a bit by dropping in but I think the main thing is I am looking after myself recovery-wise to the maximum.
“I was as fit as a fiddle until I got to about 65 minutes, if I’m honest!”
“He’ll have definitely have beaten me” 👀Watch Jamie Vardy vs Jamie Carragher right now on our YouTube channel to see who won 🆚 pic.twitter.com/9XsYWMiXq7
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