Leicester open talks to extend Jamie Vardy's contract

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says early talks have begun over a new contract for Jamie Vardy.

Any new deal for the Foxes talisman would take Vardy past 37.

But Rodgers remains convinced that the Premier League and FA Cup winner can still deliver at the top level when his age suggests otherwise.

Ex-England forward Vardy still has another year left on his current deal.

Rodgers hinted last season that Vardy, 35, could sign another contract at the King Power Stadium.

Now, ahead of Sunday's season opener against Brentford, he confirmed that preliminary discussions have started.

Rodgers said: 'There's talks going on behind the scenes.

'Nothing to inform you on, but we'd love him to stay. He's…