Leicester forward Jamie Vardy clinched the Premier League Golden Boot with 23 goals despite failing to net during the final day defeat to Manchester United.
The home loss for the Foxes meant they missed out on qualifying for the Champions League, but the Englishman remained positive.
Vardy told Sky Sports: “It was disappointing, more the way we’ve end up losing the game, but we said the target at the start of the season behind closed doors was to qualify for Europe and we’ve done that.
“To be in with a chance of qualifying for the Champions League was even better, but unfortunately – over the course of the season – it wasn’t to be.”
On the Golden Boot, Vardy added: “I’m obviously delighted but it’s all about the team.
“I wouldn’t be in the position I was if it wasn’t for them. Luckily I have put quite a few away this season but it is all about knuckling down.
“Fortunately I don’t feel my age. My legs are fine and touch wood, I’m not picking up many injuries so it’s all about keeping on top of stuff and coming back as strongly as I can next year.”
Premier League top goalscorers 2019/20
- Jamie Vardy (Leicester) - 23
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) - 22
- Danny Ings (Southampton) - 22
- Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) - 20
⚽️ Jamie Vardy takes home the 2019/2020 @premierleague Golden Boot.
— Sporting Life Football (@SportingLifeFC) July 26, 2020
👴🏻 33 years old and bagging 23 goals a season...not bad! pic.twitter.com/aaOUu7ltpS
🦊 Jamie Vardy: Premier League top goalscorer with 23 goals!
— Sporting Life Football (@SportingLifeFC) July 27, 2020
🏭 2005: Factory worker
📈 2011: Playing in fifth tier
🦁 2015: Makes England debut
🏆 2016: PL winner
💯 2020: Scores 100th PL goal
👟 2020: Becomes oldest Golden Boot winner at 33
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