Monday 30 November 2015 06:17, UK
Leicester's record-breaking striker Jamie Vardy says he is "getting an injury every week" but is determined not to miss any game time.
The 28-year-old shrugged off a hip problem to score the opening goal in Leicester's 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Saturday.
In the process he became the first player to score in 11 consecutive Premier League matches - breaking the previous record held by Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Vardy now has the opportunity to match Jimmy Dunne's 83-year-old record of scoring in 12 consecutive top-flight games when the Foxes take on Swansea this Saturday.
Vardy was originally a doubt for the fixture after picking up a knock to his left foot against United.
However, he insists he feels fit enough to start the match at the Liberty Stadium.
"I think it's common knowledge now that I'm getting an injury every week," said the England international.
"But I never want to not play. I want to play as many games as I can and help the team out."
Vardy has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent seasons. On the final weekend of November four years ago he was playing for Fleetwood Town against Gateshead in the Blue Square Bet Conference.
"I was injured that day as well," Vardy joked. "I was suffering with a foot injury, so it's turned full circle. That's how it is. I know I'm going to get injured at times.
"It's the way I play and, if I have to play through it sometimes, that's what I'll do.
"I took a little knock on the top of my foot [against United], but I've had it iced and I'm sure it will be fine by next week."
Vardy left Fleetwood for Leicester for around £1m, then a non-league record, in 2012. The striker's subsequent success has prompted suggestions that other clubs may now look to sign non-league talent.
Like Vardy, Manchester United defender Chris Smalling also began his senior career outside the Football League, with Maidstone United.
The 26 year-old England international says more clubs should take a chance on players from the non-league.
"I think they should, especially when you consider how much money players cost to bring in to clubs," Smalling said.
"I think if you can find some sort of hidden gems in the local sides or non-league sides, it's a no-brainer.
"You will see them have a little bit more of a wider look in the non-league region because of Jamie's success."
