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'I tried to make it light-hearted' - Maddison explains socially-distant celebration after Leicester goal

The midfielder waved off team-mated to celebrate the Foxes' first goal

James Maddison says he was trying to keep things light-hearted as he celebrated his goal in Leicester's 2-0 win against Southampton.

After opening the scoring in the first half of the Premier League encounter, the midfielder gestured to his team-mates to stay away from him and mimed handshakes with them.

Football players have been criticised for sharing hugs and handshakes in celebrations despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Maddison says he wanted to obey social-distancing rules after his goal but felt the need to poke fun at the situation.