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Man Utd's Anthony Martial plays down Thierry Henry comparisons

Anthony Martial of Manchester United in action with Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal
Image: Anthony Martial (middle) in action against Arsenal on Sunday

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has played down comparisons with Thierry Henry.

The 19-year-old France international has famously been likened to France and Arsenal legend Henry and has made a big impact at Old Trafford with four goals since his summer move from Monaco.

But Martial told French TV channel BFM: "I know this is a very great player who is a legend in England. But I do not think we have the same characteristics. Thierry Henry is Thierry Henry.

"I still have everything to prove. By continuing to work, I will try to reach his level but I am still very far off."

Martial also insists he is not concerned by his transfer fee, with United bringing him in on an initial £36m deal which could rise significantly higher.

Anthony Martial of Manchester United celebrates scoring their third goal
Image: Martial celebrates after finding the net for United

"It did not bother me too much," he added. "It was more my family with all that was written in the newspapers and what was said. I was just in a hurry to go to Manchester and play football.

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"I try to ignore it all. I stay in my bubble, I concentrate on the football, I work and I try to learn English as quickly as possible."

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