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Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy became the oldest player to win the Premier League Golden Boot after ending the season with 23 goals.

The 33-year-old ended up a goal clear of Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Southampton striker Danny Ings, both on 22.

Vardy is the ninth English player to win or share the Golden Boot.

Last season Liverpool duo Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah and Arsenal’s Aubameyang shared it with 22 each.

Vardy nonetheless completed clear regardless of failing to attain on the final day as Leicester lost 2-0 to Manchester United to miss out on a Champions League place.

“It’s a wonderful individual achievement,” stated Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers. “We wouldn’t be where we’re without his quality and goals.

“He’s a joy to work with, has a great mentality and has such quality. It is a huge accolade and we’re all delighted for him.”

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Former England striker Vardy scored more in 2015-16, Leicester’s title-winning season, with 24 goals – however missed out that time to Harry Kane’s 25.

Manchester City keeper Ederson pipped Burnley’s Nick Pope to the Golden Glove award after recording his 16th clean sheet of the season on the final day of the season in a 5-Zero win against Norwich, whereas Pope conceded in Burnley’s 2-1 defeat in opposition to Brighton.