MILAN, Dec 2 — Jamie Vardy struck his first brace in Serie A yesterday as Cremonese claimed a stunning 3-1 win at Bologna and the veteran forward continued his late-career adventure in Italy.

Former Leicester City and England frontman Vardy rolled back the years with two classic striker’s goals either side of half-time as promoted Cremonese, in 11th on 17 points, inflicted a first home defeat of the season on their high-flying opponents.