Vardy named FWA Footballer of the Year

It was revealed on Monday thatLeicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been named the Football Writers' Association's Footballer of the Year for the 2015-16 season.

Vardy has been crucial for Leicester this season, scoring 22 goials and helping to put them on the brink of their first ever Premier League title.

There were seven Leicester players nominated for the award, including Riyad Mahrez who was crowned the PFA Player of the Year last week.

"It’s a great honour to win such a prestigious award and to have my name added to a list of previous winners that includes some unbelievable players. Thank you to the Football Writers’ Association and to everyone that voted," Vardy said.

"Thank you also to my team-mates, who are the reason I’ve been able to achieve anything.

"It’s been an amazing season for all of us at Leicester, based on the team-work not individuals, which you can see in the voting. Thanks also to the manager, all the staff and the fans for their support.

"We’re all totally focused on getting over the line in the final two weeks of the season and turning a great season into one we’ll never forget. Hopefully I can contribute to that and, if selected, carry some good form into the Euros this summer."