LEICESTER, England (AP) " Jamie Vardy agreed to stay with Leicester on Thursday to spearhead their English Premier League title defense and first Champions League campaign. "Leicester City have today agreed with the representatives of Jamie Vardy to extend the England international's contract with the Premier League champions for a further four years," Leicester said in a statement. "Jamie will continue to focus all of his efforts on trying to achieve success with the England team at the European Championships in France," Leicester said. Vardy secured his place in a first tournament squad after spearheading Leicester's title triumph with 24 goals, including scoring in a Premier League record 11 consecutive matches. England plays Iceland in the round of 16 on Monday, and Leicester said Vardy won't comment on club matters until the end of Euro 2016.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 23, 2016 09:11 UTC