Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would have 'tried absolutely everything' to lure Jamie Vardy to play at Euro2020.
Leicester ace Vardy, 34, enjoyed another fine season in the Premier League.
And Rooney believes Gareth Southgate should have attempted to lure Vardy out of international retirement to partner him alongside Harry Kane.
Writing in his column for The Sunday Times, Derby County boss Rooney said: "One man I wish was in Gareth's (Southgate) squad is Jamie Vardy. I would have tried absolutely everything to lure him out of retirement for these finals.
"I know some people may be surprised at this, especially with the legal case between my wife and Jamie's wife, but this is my honest football opinion.
"He may be 34, but Jamie is still a brilliant player, who was involved in 24 goals in the Premier League this season and would have been a great asset - not only as an impact sub but as a potential starter.
"Look at how Kane has been playing for Tottenham Hotspur, dropping deeper and playing through balls - Jamie could have been running on to them."
