Vardy: Rise is hard to believe
Posted Tuesday, February 09, 2016 by foxsportsasia.com
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy admits he is living the dream this season and never believed he'd be top scorer in the Premier League.
His 18 goals this term has propelled the Foxes to the league summit, five points ahead of second-placed Tottenham with 13 games remaining.
After signing a lucrative new three-year extension, Vardy helped his side beat Manchester City 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, which has led many to label them as title favorites.
The England international was playing non-league football with Fleetwood Town and working a full-time job just three years ago before being snapped up by the East Midlands club.
"I do have to pinch myself every day really but it has taken a lot of hard work to be honest," the 28-year old told Goal.
"It wasn't nice playing and having to work full-time all day, so I had to put the work in at first just to get a half-decent club.
"It's a rise that I wouldn't have predicted to happen but it's credit to me for the work I've put in as well."
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