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Leicester boss Puel rains praise on Vardy

Leicester City manager Claude Puel has hailed Jamie Vardy.

The Foxes striker reached the 20 goal mark for the season with a brace against Tottenham last weekend.

"I am happy with his work of course and his mentality," said Puel after the defeat to Spurs.

"He doesn't just score goals but he gives the team a boost with his pressing and his character.

"After that Jamie needs good service and I think the play we can produce gives him good opportunities.

"It is not just long balls and battles and duals with defenders. He gets good service.

"He had other good chances in the first half as well. He gets chances in behind the defenders with good movement, and he is a good finisher.

"It is a good feeling to score 20 goals with the quality. I hope in the future we can continue to give him good service and a lot of goals."

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