Martin Keown is hugely impressed with Leicester man, Jamie Vardy, this season.

In fact, the Arsenal legend is so pleased with the 28-year-old, he compared him to Liverpool hero Ian Rush and cited him as an inspiration to non-league footballers.

The Leicester player netted his 10th goal in as many appearances for the Foxes on Saturday in their 3-0 win against Newcastle, which sent them to the top of the Premier League.

The compliment won’t be lost on Vardy, who signed for Leicester in 2012 from Fleetwood Town. In fact, the striker is probably on cloud nine right about now.

Watch Keown’s comments below.