Diving in on Cesar Azpilicueta, Vardy chopped the Chelsea defender down with a reckless challenge prior to winning the spot-kick from Pepe Reina.

The picture below appears to tell its own story with Vardy going studs up on Azpilicueta but he was not penalized by the referee, instead getting away with only a warning.

Many on social media were indignant about the official’s leniency, with several calling for Vardy’s sending off.

Vardy would go on to score England’s second goal with a powerful header, adding further fuel to the social media fury.