Arsenal legend Theirry Henry has backed starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to enjoy a long and illustrious career at Emirates Stadium.
Gunners legend tips winger for big things
Arsenal legend Theirry Henry has backed Gunners starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to enjoy a long and illustrious career at Emirates Stadium.
The Frenchman witnessed the 18-year-old winger in action during his short spell on loan at his former club from New York Red Bulls earlier this year and was impressed by what he saw.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has drawn comparisons with fellow Arsenal winger Theo Walcott but Henry insists he is a unique player and has tipped him for success with the Gunners.
He told
The Red Bulletin: "Alex Chamberlain is really good.
"He reminds me of himself and no-one else. He is writing his own story.
"I hope he will remain at Arsenal for a long time and he could forge a career we will never forget."
Quality
Questioned on Oxlade-Chamberlain's chances of making the England squad for Euro 2012, Henry added: "I don't know. You'd have to ask the national team coach.
"All I can say is he has quality."
Henry has made no secret of the affinity he still feels with his former club but is unsure whether he will ever return for another loan stint.
"Will I come again in 2013? It happened that way in 2012, but it was not forecasted. I was a help and that was all," he said.
"The thing with Arsenal is you never really leave that club. The stadium and the players have changed, but it is a family club.
"I am not alone. It is the same with other former players. It is the impact of the club."
