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The internet has reacted brilliantly to Jamie Vardy’s latest hi-jinks

Published 16:58 3 Apr 2016 BST

Simon Lloyd
The internet has reacted brilliantly to Jamie Vardy’s latest hi-jinks

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It was all a little bit tense as the final whistle approached at the King Power Stadium.

With Leicester leading Southampton by Wes Morgan's first half goal, five minutes stoppage time was signalled by the fourth official, guaranteeing a nervy finish for the majority of those in the stadium. Jamie Vardy, however, was far from flustered - and decided it was the perfect time to lighten the anxious atmosphere. Fresh from two goals in two internationals, Vardy chased down Charlie Austin close to the Southampton goal line... Slack for iOS Upload Having nudged the ball out for a Leicester throw, the Southampton player hit the deck... Slack for iOS Upload (1) Seemingly amused by the ease with which his opponent fell to the ground, Vardy produced his own Louis van Gaal- style theatrical dive in front of the referee. Slack for iOS Upload (2) Slack for iOS Upload (3) With Vardy staying very much at ease under pressure, those following the game on Twitter reacted the only way they know how. https://twitter.com/rylan_jenkins/status/716631665947328512 https://twitter.com/TheBarcaWay/status/716634851395244032 https://twitter.com/petercorbett94/status/716631968612544513 https://twitter.com/GingerJordan27/status/716631964342697984 Fine, it wasn't all positive. But it was close. https://twitter.com/HarveySeymour/status/716642865737285634

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