Henry has impressed Iwobi with his coaching skills (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi has heaped praise on club legend Thierry Henry for his impact in coaching the youth sides.

Iwobi is one of Arsenal’s most exciting talents and he has enjoyed learning from arguably the greatest Premier League player of all-time.

They 19-year-old fired home two goals against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Youth League and was quick to point out Henry’s contribution.

On his stunning opening goal, he said: ‘I owe that to him [Henry].


‘He told me before the game that most wingers get their goals at the back post so I tried to take his advice on board.



‘Other coaches I have had have all played football but no disrespect to them; I have never had anyone like Thierry.

Iwobi has been impressed with Henry (Picture: Getty Images)

‘I am basically learning from the best.’

Many see Henry as Arsene Wenger’s natural successor as Arsenal manager and Iwobi has certainly been impressed with his capabilities as a coach.

‘We all want to listen and learn,’ he added.

‘He’s like one of us. He just jokes around. But when we have to be serious he’s very serious. He is teaching us what to do.

‘He may criticise us a few times but that’s just for us to get better.’

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