Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers admits he's enjoying working with Jamie Vardy.

Rodgers was speaking before defeat to Newcastle last night and discussed how Vardy can handle defences playing deeper.

He said, "It was something we touched on with him. What I said to the players was, 'we need to improve, even the best teams are good on counters but also in possession, so that's something we need to work towards.

"With Jamie, in that situation, he plays offside more. So his start position is behind the centre-backs. With some strikers, they get frustrated when they're not touching the ball, but you're not going to get it at times, you have to be ready when it comes. We've worked with him, playing in an offside position because then it's difficult for defenders, they're always looking.

"It's just understanding the type of games, everything isn't counter-attack. He's been a joy to work with. What's surprised me, again when we come in from the outside, he is a really really bright footballer.