Jamie Vardy found the back of the net for the first time in over two months, contributing to a much-changed Leicester City’s success against fellow Championship side Birmingham in the FA Cup, earning them a spot in the fifth round.
Despite Blues’ on-loan Fulham striker Jay Stansfield hitting the post in a first half largely controlled by the visitors, they were thwarted by Foxes goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk.
However, former England striker Jamie Vardy, meeting a cross from Marc Albrighton immediately after the break, headed Leicester City in front with their first shot on target.
Although the 37-year-old forward had a second goal disallowed for offside, powerful strikes from Yunus Akgun and Dennis Praet secured the victory for the 2021 FA Cup winners and runaway Championship leaders.