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'I named my daughter after Jamie Vardy'

Nine years ago Leicester City were flying high.

The team were beating the odds to secure the Premier League and striker Jamie Vardy was on a record breaking run of consecutive goals.

Inspired, Foxes fan Ash Marriott started an online petition to convince his wife to name their unborn daughter after his favourite player. Thousands signed after it was retweeted by Rebekah Vardy.

As Jamie Vardy announces his departure from the club, Ady Dayman caught up with Emilia Violet Vardy Marriott and her dad Ash.

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