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Jamie Vardy leaps into action after mid-game injury

Jamie Vardy blows David Webb's whistle after the official suffered a head injury
Jamie Vardy blows David Webb's whistle after the official suffered a head injury (Adam Davy/PA Wire)
  • During Leicester City's match against Southampton on Saturday, referee David Webb suffered a head injury after colliding with Jordan Ayew.
  • Leicester captain Jamie Vardy stopped play by blowing the referee's whistle, which was attached to Webb's wrist.
  • Webb received medical attention and got to his feet before being replaced by the fourth official.
  • The incident occurred during Vardy's final season with Leicester City after 13 years at the club. He scored his 144th Premier League goal in the match.
  • The lengthy delay for the referee change resulted in 12 minutes of added time in the first half.
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