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Stoke City v Leicester City: Vardy and Maddison likely to miss FA Cup tie

Leicester City are likely to be without striker Jamie Vardy and midfielder James Maddison for Saturday's FA Cup third-round game against Stoke City.

Vardy has a long-standing hip problem while Maddison suffered a knee injury during the 2-1 win at Newcastle in the Premier League.

Turkish defender Caglar Soyuncu is available for the Foxes after coming on as a late substitute at St James' Park.

Championship side Stoke will be be without striker Steven Fletcher.

The 33-year-old suffered a groin injury after falling awkwardly in the 1-0 defeat by Bournemouth last weekend.

Potters boss Michael O'Neill is already without strikers Tyrese Campbell (knee) and Lee Gregory (groin).