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Arsenal legend Henry: Swansea striker Bony under-rated

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony deserves greater recognition.

Bony has seen big names from the Premier League and across Europe sit up and take notice of his ability after his 25-goal season at the Liberty made him a £25m transfer target.

"He didn't start so well in the Premier League but then we all saw what he was all about," said Henry, watching the World Cup in Brazil as a pundit for the BBC. "He can finish with his left foot, right foot header - not that I can comment too much on headers - but he is a great finisher.

"He is great one against one, he is strong, has pace, he has it all. He is always about and if you cross the ball in the box he will be there because he has great movement.

"Maybe because he is playing for Swansea sometimes people don't like to give credit to players playing for smaller teams.

"We all know he is coming to the end of his career but if you can keep Didier Drogba out of a side you know you are doing something right."

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