Leicester full-back Christian Fuchs reveals delight at Eden Hazard's title-deciding strike: 'I could kiss him after that goal'

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Premier League winner Christian Fuchs said he could kiss Eden Hazard after his goal for Chelsea against Tottenham that saw Leicester crowned champions.

Hazard's equaliser in the 83rd minute was enough to deny Tottenham the three points they needed to keep their title bid alive.

All the Leicester players watching the game at Jamie Vardy's house were on tenterhooks, with Fuchs right in the centre of the celebrations after the final whistle.

Christian Fuchs and the Leicester squad watch the Chelsea vs Tottenham game on Monday night

The Foxes stars went wild after Eden Hazard's equaliser handed them the Premier League title

He hailed the closeness of the Leicester squad and expressed his delight at being part of such a unique group. 

'The goal from Hazard, he played great. I could kiss him after that goal,' the Austrian told talkSPORT.

'The spirit is so important. You saw so many videos of us celebrating together at Jamie Vardy's house – it's not normal that all the players, with no exceptions, are coming together to watch the game and then celebrate together.

Hazard scored a delightful goal to level the derby with minutes remaining and end Tottenham's title hopes

'It was an outstanding moment when the final whistle blew and – oh my god, it was insane. 

'We were watching it as a team at Jamie Vardy's house and I must admit I couldn't sit still, I didn't know whether to sit or stand. 

'It was an exciting game and even with Tottenham 2-0 up I still believed something was possible.'

The Austrian star could not hide his emotions and says that he could 'kiss' Hazard for his dramatic strike