That was the verdict after the evergreen forward reminded the Premier League of his prowess with a goal against one of his favourite clubs.
Vardy netted his ninth in 17 appearances as Ange Postecoglou's men paid the price for taking their foot off the gas following Pedro Porro's first-half opener.
And afterwards, both new Foxes' chief Steve Cooper and midfielder Harry Winks paid tribute to the 37-year-old.
The former England striker was not expected to play after taking a knock in the first pre-season friendly against Villarreal last month but declared himself fit.
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