Vardy stars in Leicester party

Jamie Vardy scored twice as Leicester celebrated being crowned Premier League champions with a 3-1 win against Everton at the King Power Stadium.

In a carnival atmosphere, opera legend Andrea Bocelli started the title party by singing before kick-off before Vardy sparked the festivities into life on the pitch, converting Andy King’s cross in just the fifth minute.

King, who has won League One, the Championship and the Premier League with Leicester, got himself on the scoresheet in the 33rd minute, firing home from 10 yards after good work from Riyad Mahrez.

The celebrations continued after the break as Vardy, who returned to the starting line-up following a two-match suspension, scored his 24th Premier League goal of the season from the penalty spot after being brought down by Matthew Pennington.

Five minutes later the England forward had the chance to complete his hat-trick, again from the spot, but this time he blazed high over the crossbar.

There was still time for Everton to grab a consolation in the 88th minute through substitute Kevin Mirallas but it could not dampen the mood around the King Power stadium as Leicester finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy.

After being confirmed champions following Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea last Monday, Leicester’s celebrations had been in full flow all week and they continued all the way to kick-off.

There was a superb atmosphere as classical singer Bocelli, who promised Ranieri six weeks ago …

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