ARSENAL legend Martin Keown believes Kieran Tierney has all the makings of a future club captain.
The Scottish left-back has been a shining light in a disappointing campaign for the Gunners so far.
Keown backs Tierney to become a future Arsenal captainCredit: Getty Images – Getty
His impressive form was rewarded with a stunning goal to open the scoring in the thrashing of West Brom.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the current Arsenal captain but Keown is backing the 23-year-old to lead the team in the future.
He said on BT Sport: “Right from the beginning I could see there was a determination about him.
“He’s just the right type that you need… his personality, character.
“He’s a driving force and he’s a throwback.
“In training, they have to tell him to calm down because he’s tackling ferociously. I really like that attitude that he brings.
“He has got everything in his game, it’s about building around him. Perhaps an Arsenal captain in the making.”
And fellow pundit Gareth Barry backed his claim.
When asked if he is captain material, the former Man City man said: “Yea I do.
“He’s affecting the areas defensively and going forward but what I really liked is when they were really struggling, he was one of the players that didn’t go missing.
“There were only one or two players that could hold their heads high and he was one of them.”
Tierney moved to North London in August 2019 but an injury-hit first campaign saw him manage just 15 Premier League appearances.
He is quickly becoming a fan favourite and Arsenal supporters labelled him ‘a different breed’ after braving the baltic conditions in just shorts and a t-shirt at the Hawthorns.
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