Jarrod Bowen picks Arsenal legend as one of his favourites while snubbing Wayne Rooney

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Some of the greatest Arsenal players over the years have had their impact on the footballing generation of today, with Jarrod Bowen proving that.

Whether it’s the early years of Arsene Wenger, The Invincibles or even some cult heroes of the modern side, it’s fair to say the Gunners have left their mark on football.

Some of the current Arsenal players will be looking to have the same impact, whether it’s stars such as Martin Odegaard or Bukayo Saka at the top end or the consistency of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes at the back.

However, inspiration always starts somewhere, with current West Ham ace Jarrod Bowen revealing his admiration for one former ace.

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Jarrod Bowen picks Thierry Henry over Wayne Rooney and Ruud Gullit in favourite conversation

Of the many Arsenal legends over the years, many haven’t been able to eclipse the impact of Thierry Henry at the club.

The forward was a clinical player on the left flank, consistently finding the back of the net with his trademark finishing, while offering a threat in all phases of play.

Henry led the Gunners to plenty of league titles and cup triumphs before he eventually left for Barcelona, by which point he was already viewed as one of the best in the world.

Plenty of current and former players have cited the Frenchman as a source of inspiration in their own careers, outlining his impact.

The latest of those to highlight Henry’s ability is Bowen, who claimed he is his favourite French player when talking to GOAL.

The West Ham forward was then asked to slim down his overall options, picking Henry over Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney and then Ruud Gullit.

The only player to stop Henry from winning the lot for Bowen was Lionel Messi, who has often been a key player for many current stars.

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Who was better out of Thierry Henry and Wayne Rooney?

Both Henry and Rooney were seen as generational players, leading the way for both club and country in the forward ranks.

Their overall output is remarkably similar over the course of their careers, which took plenty of different twists and turns over the years.

Henry’s stats suggests he just about edges it over his career, though Rooney’s moves saw him change position from forward to midfielder.

It remains to be seen how both will be viewed over the years, though they are still legends of the game in their own right.