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Jamie Vardy: Leicester City 'grateful' for 'top' striker - James Justin

Leicester City can be thankful they have a "top" striker in Jamie Vardy to rely on after the talismanic veteran's match-winning double against Watford, says defender James Justin.

Ex-England forward Vardy, 36, came off the bench to score the goals that kept Leicester top of the Championship.

His 76th-minute opener came just moments after he volleyed a chance from six yards wastefully over the bar.

"We're grateful that Vards [Vardy] took care of it," Justin said.

Talking to BBC Radio Leicester about how Vardy shook off the close-range miss to go on and net a decisive double, Justin said: "It's testament to him.