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Jamie Vardy is fired up after his England snub, claims Claudio Ranieri

Jamie Vardy will use Sam Allardyce's call to leave him on the bench for England to fuel his hunger for goals, according to Claudio Ranieri.

Allardyce declined to use the Leicester striker at all during his first game in charge despite England struggling in Slovakia, instead starting Harry Kane and sending on Theo Walcott.

Ranieri believes Saturday's opponents Liverpool may feel the brunt of that decision, with Vardy in peak condition and determined to prove a point.

Star striker Jamie Vardy smiles during a Leicester City training session on Thursday
Star striker Jamie Vardy smiles during a Leicester City training session on Thursday
Vardy did not feature despite England struggling against Slovakia on Sunday evening
Vardy did not feature despite England struggling against Slovakia on Sunday evening

'He's refreshed,' said Ranieri.