Jamie Vardy voted Football Writers’ Player of Year

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been voted the 2016 Football Writers’ Player of Year by the Football Writers' Association.

The 29-year-old has scored 22 goals for Leicester this season, with impressive performances for the Foxes earning him a call-up to the England squad for the first time.

Vardy won 36% of the votes from 290 sports journalists, ahead of Leicester teammates Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kanté.

In total, seven Leicester City players were nominated - captain Danny Drinkwater, goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and defenders Wes Morgan and Danny Simpson.

FWA chairman Andy Dunn said: "It is testament to their all-round excellence that so many Leicester players polled votes from our members. The Jamie Vardy story, though, clearly captured the imagination of so many writers."

"His record-breaking feat of scoring in 11 consecutive matches is the jewel in what will surely be Leicester's Premier League crown. The Footballer of the Year award is not just a reflection of his fantastic season, but recognition of a remarkable journey from non-league to the international stage," he added.

Vardy will collect the prestigious award at a glittering ceremony in London on May 12.