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LEICESTER. — Claudio Ranieri led the tributes to English Premier League record-breaking forward Jamie Vardy but the Leicester manager is still only interested in ensuring his team remains clear of relegation. The popular Italian has presided over an astonishing start to the campaign for his unfashionable club and Vardy’s goal brought a well-earned 1-1 draw with Manchester United, a result that keeps both clubs in contention at the top of a table currently being led by Manchester City.

It was the 11th straight game in which Vardy has scored – a new English Premier League best – and the first time a player has achieved that mark in the top division since Blackpool’s Stan Mortensen 65 years ago.

A small ceremony, involving a signed souvenir shirt, took place in the home dressing room at the King Power Stadium after the game. — AFP.