CLAIREFONTAINE (France): Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, freshly named the English Professional Football Association's player of the year ahead of Ruud van Nistelrooy of Manchester United, admitted on Tuesday the Dutchman is the more likely to pocket a Premiership title medal this season.
Having joined the France squad for yesterday's home friendly against Egypt, Henry said: “Winning a championship or a cup is more important than this kind of distinction. It's great to be recognised by your peers – especially in England when it's not always so easy to be accepted when you're not English.
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