Henry hails Arsenal pal Walcott: A future star
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Arsenal captain Thierry Henry says teammate Theo Walcott can be the big story this season after his super-sub performance in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
Henry last night paid tribute to the youngster's attitude and talent, believing he will become a major success for Arsenal and England.
Also, the French star admitted it will take a few games for the Emirates Stadium to feel like home, while Henry also stresses he is nowhere near fit.
Henry, who watched admiringly as Walcott set up Gilberto for the equaliser, told The Sun: "We really saw what he is about. He was good, fresh-legged and he did ever so well to set up the goal. Full credit to him.
"We have not seen the best of him yet. But I am so happy for him, so glad. I hope he can also do it in the Champions League on Wednesday.
"I think he will be a future star of England and this game against Aston Villa is only the beginning. He is a great talent and he has an amazing first touch. You can't buy that.
"Normally, a sign of a great player is someone who makes a major impression on his debut. People think back and say 'He was amazing on that first game.'
"Rooney was like that and now we have Theo's first match for Arsenal. People will always remember him coming on, causing Villa major problems and setting up the first goal."
Henry last night paid tribute to the youngster's attitude and talent, believing he will become a major success for Arsenal and England.
Also, the French star admitted it will take a few games for the Emirates Stadium to feel like home, while Henry also stresses he is nowhere near fit.
Henry, who watched admiringly as Walcott set up Gilberto for the equaliser, told The Sun: "We really saw what he is about. He was good, fresh-legged and he did ever so well to set up the goal. Full credit to him.
"We have not seen the best of him yet. But I am so happy for him, so glad. I hope he can also do it in the Champions League on Wednesday.
"I think he will be a future star of England and this game against Aston Villa is only the beginning. He is a great talent and he has an amazing first touch. You can't buy that.
"Normally, a sign of a great player is someone who makes a major impression on his debut. People think back and say 'He was amazing on that first game.'
"Rooney was like that and now we have Theo's first match for Arsenal. People will always remember him coming on, causing Villa major problems and setting up the first goal."
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