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20th Nov 2015

Ruud van Nistelrooy wishes Jamie Vardy good luck as he looks to equal his goals record

A polite message from Ruud

Simon Lloyd

In 2003, Ruud van Nistelrooy became the first man to score in ten consecutive Premier League games.

This weekend, Jamie Vardy of Leicester City has the opportunity to equal the former Manchester United striker’s record.

Taking to is Instagram account, the Dutchman has a message of encouragement for Vardy.

#Records are there to be broken.. Go on @vardy7, all the best and good luck!

A photo posted by Ruud van Nistelrooy (@rvnistelrooy) on

Leicester will face Newcastle United at St. James’ Park – coincidentally the same venue where Van Nistelrooy set the record twelve years ago.