​Aston Villa striker Watkins reveals idolising Arsenal legend Henry

Football
24 Mar 2021 • 12:30 PM MYT
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Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins admits one of his heroes is Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

Watkins has been a revelation for Villa since arriving in the summer from Championship side Brentford last summer.

Now he is in the England squad for their opening World Cup qualifiers this month.

"Thierry Henry is the best striker to ever play in the Premier League in my eyes," the Villa man told reporters on international duty.

"Some may disagree but he had everything, could dribble, was quick, he could score with both feet and create.

"He was someone I looked up to when I was supporting Arsenal from young.

"I'm definitely a long, long way from being like Thierry."