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Leicester City's Jamie Vardy says he needs to become more selfish

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Jamie Vardy says he might have to become more selfish if he wants the goals to flow.

The Leicester City striker fired home a 90th-minute equaliser in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Barnsley.

Vardy, on as a second-half substitute for Martyn Waghorn, also played a part in what could have been a City winner when his hard work in the Barnsley box teed up Andy King, who had his attempt saved by keeper Luke Steele.

The 25-year-old moved to the King Power Stadium in the summer after scoring 34 goals for Fleetwood Town in the Conference. But he has found goals harder to come by following his step up to Championship level.

Saturday's strike was his fifth goal in all competitions, and his first since the victory at Middlesbrough at the end of September.

"I think I have done all right," said Vardy.

"I wish I had scored a few more but, hopefully, Saturday's goal may kick-start me and I will get more.

"I haven't set myself a goal target. I just want to score as many as I can. If that means we are in the Premier League then I am happy.

"Personally, if I had shot a bit more then I would have got a few more goals. Hopefully, I will start taking my chances now.

"I am not sure (why I haven't shot more). I have tried to set others up a lot and I am a little unselfish. I will have to start being a bit more selfish."

Vardy admitted there is an obvious gulf in class in the jump from non-league to the second tier of English football.

"It is a big gap because the players are a lot better," he said. "You could score all the time in the Conference but here the defenders take up better positions and are a lot sharper. You just have to take your opportunities when they come."

With David Nugent passed fit and Martyn Waghorn continuing his good run of form, Vardy found himself on the bench, having started all of City's previous three games.

"It is a squad game at the end of the day," said Vardy. "Martyn has been playing excellently.

"As long as I can come on and make a difference then I am happy."

His £1million transfer from Fleetwood in the summer raised eyebrows as it made Vardy the first £1m non-league player.

"I couldn't do anything about the price tag, that was to do with both the clubs," he said.

"I am happy I am at Leicester City now and I want to help the club get to the Premier League."

Leicester City's Jamie Vardy says he needs to become more selfish


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