Arsenal whiz Nketiah: Henry, Wright big personal influence

Football
22 Jul 2019 • 6:08 PM MYT
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Eddie Nketiah has revealed how Arsenal legends Thierry Henry and Ian Wright have helped him follow in their footsteps.

The exciting 20-year-old forward has scored three goals in Arsenal's last two preseason friendlies, including a brace against Fiorentina on Saturday.

And the Englishman says he has taken tips from two Gunners icons.

He said: There's a lot of great strikers who have played for Arsenal and what comes to mind is Ian Wright and Thierry. They are probably two of my favourites.

I was with Ian Wright not too long ago and got some advice and it's always nice to speak to those guys who have been your idols.

I worked with Thierry as well and it's great to get that advice off top strikers and we've also got two top strikers here at the club at the moment.

I try to learn as much and take what I can and use it in my own game, Thierry was great for me, not just on the pitch but off the field as well. He is a nice guy, very approachable.

Him being one of my idols [working with him] was a dream come true. The two guys here are very good too.

"I feel we have a good relationship and Laca gave me a nice assist on my second goal [against Fiorentina] so I am grateful.

I am always happy to get their advice and learn from them and take it into the pitch when I can."