00:00All eyes were on Tottenham's new £65m striker, Dominic Solanke, as Spurs sought to prove
00:07they had the firepower to contend for a top-four spot.
00:11However, the spotlight shifted to Leicester City's 37-year-old veteran, Jamie Vardy.
00:18Spurs had pinned their hopes on Solanke to fill the void left by Harry Kane, but during
00:22Monday's 1-1 draw with Leicester, he couldn't deliver the impact he desired.
00:29The night, instead, belonged to Vardy.
00:32Pedro Poro had given Tottenham the lead in a dominant first half, but Vardy equalised
00:37with Leicester's first attempt on target just before the hour mark, heading in a close-range
00:41cross.
00:44Despite his age, Vardy showcased his undiminished talent in front of goal, marking his 104th
00:50Premier League goal after the age of 30, all for Leicester.
00:54Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports praised Vardy, saying, ''I would imagine Vardy is Leicester's
00:59greatest ever player.
01:01He is a special footballer.''
01:02Tottenham, on the other hand, struggled with sharpness in front of goal.
01:09Injuries marred their previous bid to finish in the top four, and a lack of cutting edge
01:13often crippled them.
01:15The same issues were evident in the first 45 minutes at King Power Stadium.
01:21Tottenham dominated but failed to capitalise on several opportunities.
01:26Solanke missed two chances, both headers from decent positions straight at the goalkeeper.
01:32Despite positioning himself well, his teammates' poor final third passing didn't help.
01:39Carragher noted, ''They were so in control, but you always feel they can let you down
01:43and concede a goal.
01:45It was like a pre-season friendly for them in the first half.''
01:49Solanke, who scored 19 Premier League goals for Bournemouth last season, faces pressure
01:54to prove his worth.
01:57Gary Neville commented, ''This is a test for him.
02:00He will be judged on moments like that.
02:03He probably should have had one or two, but he will get goals.''
02:07Tottenham had a last-minute chance to seal victory, but finishing let them down as Richarlison
02:12headed wide.
02:15Spurs boss Ange Postekoglou said, ''We were excellent in the first half, created chances,
02:20but lacked ruthlessness.
02:23It's stuff we need to fix.''
02:25Eight years ago, Leicester City celebrated a Premier League title, but this season is
02:29about survival.
02:33Promoted last term after winning the Championship, the club faces potential points deductions
02:38and the departure of title-winning manager Enzo Maresca to Chelsea.
02:42Amidst the upheaval, Vardy remains a constant.
02:47Top scorer last season with 18 goals, Vardy could have netted a second on Monday but saw
02:52his effort saved.
02:54Featuring in pre-season sparingly due to injury, Vardy stepped up when needed most.
02:59He lasted 79 minutes before being substituted for Steffi Movitidai.
03:05As he exited, Vardy had choice words for Spurs defender Cristian Romero and taunted away
03:10fans by pointing to the Premier League badge and referencing Leicester's 2015-16 triumph
03:16followed by a zero sign for Spurs' title wins.
03:19''Three days ago, we lacked an experienced striker,'' Cooper said.
03:25''He just showed so much desire to play.
03:28He did what he does.
03:30We know if we get decent balls into the box, he will find space.''
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