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

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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 Nov 20, 2015 at 4:59am PST

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

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