Alexander Isak has been compared to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry after his stunning goal-creating dribble against Everton.
Coach Eddie Howe reckons the “incredible” Sweden international conjured memories of Henry’s finest ball-carrying moments when he beat five players and ran 50 yards to set up Jacob Murphy. Isak’s dribble is being hailed as one of the assists of the season… the best since Joe Willock’s 50 yard, outside of the foot wonder pass to Isak against Spurs on Sunday.
Howe said: “Thierry Henry? Yes, I can see the comparisons there. Everyone is different, there are no two players that are the same, but I do think he has some of the characteristics Thierry had.
