Jamie Vardy has told his Leicester team-mates they must give their full backing to boss Ruud van Nistelrooy after their crucial win at Tottenham. The striker scored his eighth goal of the season as the Foxes ended a run of seven straight defeats to climb out of the Premier League's relegation zone on Sunday.

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy earned high praise from manager Ruud van Nistelrooy after his goal paved the way for a crucial victory at Tottenham.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has reportedly clashed with a second Leicester player, after rowing with Facundo Buonanotte, this time taking aim at Caleb Okoli over his choice of boots. A dark cloud is brewing over the King Power Stadium after seven consecutive Premier League defeats, with Van Nistelrooy taking his frustrations out on his players.