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​Leicester's Vardy relaxed over his playing position for England

Jamie Vardy is relishing the race to be England's number one striker at Euro 2016 but is happy to play anywhere if it means making the starting line-up.

"It's massive competition and that means everyone will be trying that extra one or two per cent, that's important in games," Vardy said.

"I have to play wherever the manager wants. I'm perfectly happy to play in whatever system he has got ready for that game.

"We played with two up top and I'm down the middle and we changed at the weekend from when I came on up top. Wherever the boss wants me to play, I will put in 110 per cent."

The 29-year-old's deft flick-finish in Berlin showed a player brimming with confidence although Vardy says his focus is on staying calm.

"They can only be good for my confidence - going into training on the back of two goals and I'll hopefully be scoring at the weekend," Vardy said.

"I've not seen the Germany goal that many times to be honest. I don't really look at my goals after I scored.

"My Mrs messaged me saying it was all over Twitter but I'd rather just relax if possible."

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