Vardy will 'still cause havoc' in the Premier Leaguepublished at 09:36 17 May
Image source, Getty ImagesLeicester City striker Jamie Vardy played a crucial role in securing the Foxes' promotion back to the Premier League this season, making 35 Championship appearances and racking up 20 goal involvements along the way.
The 37-year-old is approaching 12 years of service at the club, after signing from Fleetwood Town in July 2012, but his current contract is set to expire in June.
Former Foxes striker Matty Fryatt has been analysing Vardy's latest campaign in a Leicester City shirt, with reports suggesting the talisman is close to signing a one-year contract extension, external at the club.
"I think he has been really good. Coming off the back of the previous season, there may have been question marks around the hunger and desire but I think it was evident for all to see [this season]," Fryatt said on the When You're Smiling podcast.
"The way Enzo [Maresca] has set up the team, it suits Jamie Vardy.
"Yes the ball isn't always going to go forward as early as he would've wanted earlier in his career, but now it's a case of making good runs and playing in behind or making predatory finishes - which he is capable of.
"He's still got that movement and he's still relatively quick, albeit probably not as quick as he once was. That is understandable.
"As the season has progressed, he has come to the forefront. If you think about how decisive that point away at Hull City was, he was the best player on the pitch in that game. In the end, that point was enough to become champions.
"He has played a big part in it [promotion]. He always comes to the forefront - with that leadership, that experience, that quality - in a time of need.
"He has that bounce-back ability and his mentality is what probably sets him apart as the greatest Leicester City player of all-time."
On whether Vardy will be able to make the "step up" to Premier League football once again, Fryatt added: "It might be a little bit different. He might not have as many opportunities.
"Obviously his experience will play a big part - he's been there and he's done it. He will still cause havoc and be a nuisance to Premier League defenders.
"I think at his age you have to take it a season at a time - but, based on this season, why wouldn't he continue? He might have several more seasons or just one more season in him, who knows.
"But, judging from this season, it certainly looks like there are still plenty more games and goals left in him."
