'We had to get a police escort to Jamie Vardy's party' - remembering Leicester's 5,000-1 title win
Leicester City players Marc Albrighton and Ben Chilwell were taken to a police station and escorted to Jamie Vardy's house party after fans overwhelmed Vardy's property following the team's 2016 Premier League title win. Team captain Wes Morgan reflected on the historic achievement, emphasizing that the club's later relegation does not diminish the legacy of the title victory. The events marked a surreal and jubilant moment in football history, as fans celebrated one of sport's greatest underdog triumphs.
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