Eddie Nketiah tells how Thierry Henry and Ian Wright helped him follow in their footsteps

Eddie Nketiah revealed how the legends of Arsenal, Thierry Henry and Ian Wright, had helped him follow in their footsteps.

The prospect of 20-year-old craftsman Nketiah, met Wright this summer for advice, while Henry was his youth coach while he was working at the club's academy.

They both helped Nketiah make major improvements, and England's Under-21 striker was one of the successes of Arsenal's summer tour of the United States with three goals in two games.

Nketiah has big attackers in front of him but also revealed that he had learned from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette to try to improve his full game.

Nketiah said, "There are a lot of big strikers who played for Arsenal and we think of Ian Wright and Thierry. They are probably two of my favorites.

"I was with Ian Wright a short time ago and I had some tips. It's always a pleasure to talk to these guys who were your idols.

"I have also worked with Thierry and it is great to receive this advice from the best strikers. We also have two top strikers at the club right now.

"I try to learn as much as possible and take what I can and use it in my own game, Thierry was great for me, not just on the pitch, but also on the field . It's a nice guy, very affordable.

"He being one of my idols [working with him] was a dream come true. Both guys here are very good too.

"I think we have good relationships and Laca has given valuable help for my second goal. [against Fiorentina] so I am grateful.

"I am always happy to receive their advice, learn from them and incorporate them as soon as I can.

Nketiah has been working on his physique and power over the summer to try to strengthen his abilities, while gaining a lot of confidence to become a cult figure to fans after scoring twice as a Cup replacement. of the League in 2017.

He also scored in the Premier League on the last day of last season at Burnley.

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, blocked Nketiah on loan from German club Augsburg last January. A similar dilemma arises this summer, Bristol City wishing to sign it.

Sad Nketiah: "We were talking about that [going out on loan] and it was close to happening in January but the club decided I had to stay and I tried to finish the season as hard as possible.

"We'll see what happens in the future, but I just enjoy the tour and, in the future, decisions will be made.

"I have to keep working, to go on and for the season, I want to play regularly. After the pre-season tour, it's something I'll be watching with my family to talk to the manager and see what's best for me.

"I have the impression of having a good relationship with the fans. It's good that they notice it and sing my name. It's a dream come true. Even here the fans are shouting my name.

"They travel the world to see us play and support us. I always try to give them something in return and I am very grateful for what they have taken me as such as one of the boys from the academy and I hope this can continue. "