Leicester City have fined forward Jamie Vardy for allegedly using racist language while at a casino.

The Foxes released a statement on Thursday indicating the club had punished the 28-year-old with a 'substantial fine' and 'diversity awareness training'.

"Leicester City Football Club has concluded its investigation into claims made against Jamie Vardy in the national media last weekend," the statement read.

"Having established a full account of the incident in question and taken into consideration Jamie's prompt apology, the club has issued the player with a substantial fine and prescribed a programme of diversity awareness training.

"Jamie has been reminded of his responsibilities to the Club, his profession and the Leicester community. The fine will be donated to local charities.

"The club will make no further comment on the matter, which it now deems to be closed."