Rodgers: Vardy a master finisher

London: Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers said it is ‘a privilege’ to work with Jamie Vardy after the striker’s ‘phenomenal achievement’ of reaching 100 Premier League goals in the win over Crystal Palace.

Vardy took his top-flight tally to 101 with a second-half double to give City their first win since the restart and boost their hopes of achieving a top-four Premier League finish.

His century goal was a simple finish.

“From the first moment I came here I told him I was happy he was here because he is a master finisher,” said Rodgers of his 33-yearold forward.

“Sometimes these milestones can weigh on you a little but it was only going to be a matter of time before he reached it.

“You see the last goal, in the dying seconds of the game to get away - it is a good sign for us for the remainder of the season. And it is a phenomenal achievement - 101 goals, coming into the Premier League at the age that he has.

“I am very privileged to work with him.”