Leicester City boss Claude Puel insists he can help extend the career of Jamie Vardy.

The Frenchman has been forced to deny a rift with Vardy this season and benched him for the 3-1 defeat at Tottenham.

Puel said: "From what I can see this week, I think he understands. He was very interested in the training session with good moves, good runs, good quality.

"I would like him to continue this way. For me it's the secret to continuing at a high level.

"I have a lot of patience - I'm an optimist. All players continue to work and improve until the end career. If a player stops learning and improving it's the beginning of the end for me.

"Jamie has the potential to continue for a long time. He likes football and it's important he continues to improve.

"He has the quality to combine with his team-mates and to learn good moves in the opponent's box."