Jamie Vardy among eight Premier League players up for Ballon d'Or

Vardy has been nominated alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale.

Jamie Vardy has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or award alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale after helping Leicester win the Premier League title.

The 29-year-old striker, who scored 24 goals in a historic season for the Foxes, was named on a 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award, which is currently held by Barcelona star Messi.