Following his great form for Claudio Ranieri's Leicester City, Jamie Vardy has again received an international call-up to the England senior squad.

Somewhat perceived as a surprise inclusion just a few months back, the former Fleetwood Town striker has again showed his incredible improvement since playing non-league football.

Pace to burn

Vardy joins up with the Three Lions possessing a very potent weapon that Roy Hodgson could easily utilise: genuine pace. In the past, the ex-Sheffield Wednesday trainee has been clocked as one of the fastest players in the Premier League, a skill he uses to devastating effect in the top-flight.

With Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge and Arsenal's Danny Welbeck still missing from the international set-up through injury, Vardy could very easily slot into the England frontline alongside captain Wayne Rooney

However, another extremely fast striker that Vardy will have to contend with is Danny Ings. Signing for Liverpool in the summer transfer window, the former Burnley frontman has indicated he is at home in the Premier League; managing to score two goals in only limited appearances. 

Improvement

On the other hand, with this being Vardy's third official inclusion to the England squad, he is beginning to look like an experienced international campaigner. Having made his international debut against the Republic of Ireland under three months ago, he seems to have cemented himself within Roy Hodgson's thoughts.

This is, however, testament to Vardy's effort and hard-work over the past six months. The player, who Leicester spent an estimated £1million on three years ago, has already scored six goals and provided two assists in the Premier League in only seven appearances. 

This comes after the Englishman only netting five strikes in his previous 34 top-flight games. So, if Vardy can continue this run of form, he will surely be donning the England shirt for the foreseeable future.

Needs to prove himself

Nevertheless, the Premier League top-scorer still needs to prove himself on the international stage. So far in games against Ireland and European minnows San Marino, Vardy has struggled and has still not managed to open his account for his country.

With Estonia travelling to Wembley and a trip to Lithuania on the horizon for Roy Hodgson's men, Vardy surely has to grasp his opportunity to impress.

Meanwhile, Kasper Schmeichel, Riyad Mahrez, Andy King and Christian Fuchs (among others) have all been named to represent their respective nations in the upcoming international

So, with opinions on Vardy still being split, do you think the Leicester City striker is good enough for the international stage?

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Daniel Orme
A Sports Journalist with a passion for football and Leicester City.