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'The collar up, his goals, his attitude... I was like "I want some of that"': Thierry Henry heaps praise on 'special' Eric Cantona and picks compatriot for Premier League Hall of Fame with Jamie Carragher backing Steven Gerrard as 'best all-round player'

Daily Mail | May 3, 2021

Related Topics: Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, Jamie Carragher, Blackpool F.C., Premier League, Steven Gerrard, Alan Shearer, Manchester United F.C., Arsenal F.C.

Thierry Henry revealed watching Eric Cantona for Manchester United inspired him to one day follow his countryman's lead and shine in the Premier League.

The former Arsenal striker joined Alan Shearer as the first two inductees to the Premier League Hall of Fame, and a 23-man shortlist has been put together for fans to vote on and judge who the next six should be.

Henry was full of praise for Cantona as he put forward the case as to why the midfielder had to be inducted next.

Eric Cantona has been backed to be inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame in next group
Thierry Henry revealed his compatriot inspired him to want to play in the Premier League

'He was very French wasn’t he?

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