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Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri compared to Lionel Messi after shining in win at Leicester City

Joe Cole was very impressed by Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri after the 17-year-old shone in Saturday's 2-0 win at Leicester City.

Nwaneri played the full 90 minutes at the King Power Stadium, where he completed more dribbles and attempted more shots than any other player.

He also provided an assist for the first of Mikel Merino's two goals.

Former Chelsea winger Cole and ex-Arsenal defender Martin Keown were both full of praise for Nwaneri as they spoke on TNT Sports after the final whistle.

Cole went as far as likening Nwaneri to Lionel Messi.