Jamie Vardy received 'death threats' after Ranieri sacked

Leicester City striker denies reports of a dressing room revolt and says reaction to managerial change was 'terrifying'

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Leicester striker Jamie Vardy says he received death threats after the sacking of Claudio Ranieri, following claims that he was a leading figure in the alleged dressing revolt that prompted the Premier League champions to part company with the manager guided them to glory last season.

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