The “remarkable” Jamie Vardy can topple more Premier League records with Ruud van Nistelrooy backing him to “carry on for a long time”. Vardy ended a mini goal drought by netting Leicester City’s equaliser at Tottenham.

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy earned high praise from manager Ruud van Nistelrooy after his goal paved the way for a crucial victory at Tottenham.

Leicester City's veteran striker Jamie Vardy earned high praise from manager Ruud van Nistelrooy after his goal paved the way for a crucial 2-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The 38-year-old Vardy equalised just after halftime from close range and four minutes later Bilal El Khannouss scored what turned out to be the winner.

Jamie Vardy has told his Leicester team-mates they must give their full backing to boss Ruud van Nistelrooy after their crucial win at Tottenham. The striker scored his eighth goal of the season as the Foxes ended a run of seven straight defeats to climb out of the Premier League's relegation zone on Sunday.