Interim England boss Gareth Southgate has backed Ballon dOr nominee Jamie Vardy to end his worst goal drought for almost two years. The Leicester striker has failed to score in his last 10 appearances for club and country and was benched by Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri on Saturday.Vardy came on as a second-half substitute in their 3-1 win over Crystal Palace after being replaced by Shinji Okazaki in the starting line-up. It was the first time he had not started a Premier League game when available since March 2015. Premier League highlights of Leicester 3-1 Crystal Palace from October 22 Three goals so far this season is in stark contrast to a year ago when the 29-year-old was on his record 11-game Premier League scoring streak to help Leicester win the title.All goalscorers have periods where they are not scoring, Southgate said. History and records over the years shows you what they are likely to fall back into and his scoring record is phenomenal. I have played with Alan Shearer when he went through the same - and Andy Cole. Leicester vs W Brom November 6, 2016, 4:15pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Over a long period of time if they have a record of one in two or one in three they will come back to that. You can take a small sample of games for any player but thats all it is.You have to look longer-term, especially with goalscorers. He has proven himself at every level.Southgate selected Vardy, who has four goals in 12 caps, in his first squad for World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia with the forward a substitute in the 2-0 win over Malta. Premier League highlights of Leicester 3-1 Crystal Palace from October 22 He scored in Leicesters 2-1 Community Shield defeat to Manchester United and netted in back-to-back games against Swansea and Liverpool in August and September but has not found the net since.The make-up of Southgates next squad for the World Cup qualifier with Scotland and friendly against Spain in November is unlikely to change greatly meaning Vardy could still feature despite his lack of goals. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for ￡6.99. No contract. Southgate, who has temporarily been replaced as U21 boss by Aidy Boothroyd, wants to ensure the Three Lions remain ahead in the group and remains focused on the international derby ahead of facing the Spanish.Scotland is a World Cup Qualifier, in terms of the importance for England thats key and its the next game, Southgate added. Spain is a great opportunity to test yourself against one of the best teams in the world.Really we aim to come out of the game with Scotland top of the group and thats the only test were looking for really.You can watch Premier League and EFL Cup football, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! Also See: Leicester video Leicester stats Leicester stats Get a ￡10 free bet! Custom Steelers Jerseys . -- Al Jefferson found a groove just in time for the Charlotte Bobcats. Custom Steelers Jersey China . He was followed closely by David Clarkson, donning red, seconds later. Clarksons actions one night earlier, leaping off the bench in defence of Kessel during a pre-season game against the Buffalo Sabres, will cost him the first 10 games of the regular season. http://www.customsteelersjersey.com/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. Wholesale Custom Steelers Shirts . Westbrook has missed 27 games since having a procedure on Dec. 27 to deal with swelling in his injured right knee — the third operation on the knee in nine months. Steelers Jerseys China . LOUIS -- Theres no telling how these wacky World Series games will end. SAN FRANCISCO -- Former 49ers tight end Bruce Miller has made his first court appearance on assault and battery charges after San Francisco police say he drunkenly attacked a 70-year-old man and his son.Miller didnt enter a plea Friday, and his arraignment is set to wrap up Nov. 2.Police say Miller tried to enter an elderly couples hotel room Monday. Their son was staying next door and told Miller he was at the wrong room. Police say tthe former player then attacked the younger man and his father.dddddddddddd. Hes accused of hitting the older man with a cane.Millers agent, Jack Reale, has said theres more to the case than meets the eye.The 49ers released Miller on Monday. Hes among several 49ers who have had legal trouble in recent years. ' ' '