Leicester City's Harry Maguire believes that Jamie Vardy is the one man who will benefit from the absence of Harry Kane from the England squad.

Kane is suffering from an ankle injury, and it is touch and go whether he will be back to fitness before the start of the World Cup.

Maguire knows losing Kane is a blow, but believes Vardy can fill the void.

Speaking to the Evening Standard, he said: "I play against him [Vardy] in training, I see him each day, he is a nightmare to play against.

"You can ask any defender in the Premier League and they would say that he is one of the worst players to play against.

"His pace frightens people. He is so quick he causes trouble for everyone on the backline, but he works tirelessly as well. I am pleased he is on my team for club and country.

"Jamie is 31 but he looks after himself really well. He is in great form, great nick. He has definitely not lost any pace with age. If anything, he has come on stronger this season."