JAMIE IS LION IN A SWEAT

JAMIE VARDY admits a dip in form has left him sweating over his England future.

Speaking in the build-up to tomorrow night’s glamour friendly against Germany at Wembley, the Leicester hitman said he needed to step up.

“I think (my form this season) started off alright and kind of slowed a bit,” he said.

“I know, first and foremost, I have got to be doing well for my club to be in with a chance of being selected.

“I’ve got to put in all my effort for Leicester, when I am obviously not on international breaks, and hopefully my performances will make me warrant that place.”

Vardy scored his first England goal when he hit the opener as the Three Lions fought back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in Germany in March of last year.

Vardy (right) is keen to use the memory of that milestone to inspire him tomorrow.

“I just remember we broke on Germany and it ended up with Nathaniel Clyne, who was bombing down from right-back, all the way up to the complete opposite end of the field,” added Vardy. “He crossed it just behind me and I just flicked a leg out hoping to get a connection.

“I got the sweetest connection I could have ever wished for and it flew in, luckily.

“Although it was a friendly, it showed what we’re about.

“Obviously 2-0 down to come back and win 3-2 on their home soil as well just showed what the boys can do and what we can achieve against the tough opponents.

“I think that’s one of the main reasons why we’ve got the games coming up against the best that there is, so that we can try and test ourselves.”