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Oxford hero Roofe takes inspiration from Leicester ace Vardy

Oxford United's FA Cup hero Kemar Roofe claims that he is trying to follow in the footsteps of Leicester City hero Jamie Vardy.

The 23-year-old grabbed everyone's attention by scoring a brace in the 3-2 Cup win over Swansea City on Sunday.

Roofe, who was sold by West Bromwich Albion to the League Two side in the summer, cites Vardy as an inspiration and wants to follow his route back to top flight football.

"Jamie Vardy started lower and he has the record of scoring in the Premier League," he said.

"It can be done given the time and given the chance. I've been given a chance and I believe I'm showing it now, even against the Premier League boys.

"The only chance we are going to get to play against the Premier League boys is the FA Cup and the League Cup. So it's a chance for us to show what we can do.

"I never got a chance at West Brom. I put in the performances in the Under-21s and trained hard but just didn't get the chance. I got on the bench but never got even a few minutes. I believe I should have had a chance. I did as much as I could. It's down to giving the young players the opportunity."

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