Arsenal hero Keown compares Balogun to Cole, Wright

Arsenal hero, Martin Keown, has likened Folarin Balogun to two former Gunners strikers.

He scored his first senior goal just seconds after coming off the bench against Molde a fortnight ago and again impressed on a longer cameo against Dundalk.

Balogun, 19, provided an assist and found the net himself late on with a smart finish as the Gunners ran out 4-2 winners in their final group stage game.

Speaking on BT Sport, Keown said: “I’m looking at him thinking, ‘remember the name’ tonight, really, because of the way he linked up, some great turns.

“You try and compare – is it Andy Cole or is it Ian Wright? There’s that sort of movement about him.

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“I know they’re big-name players and if he can live up to that he’s going to have some career.

“But I just like the way he’s always looking on the shoulder, his movement, creating space.

“I was really impressed. The way he scores the goal, the way he comes onto it, he’s pointing, give me it.

“He steps onto it, this is me, this is my moment, I belong here. I like that. He’s had to wait for his opportunity, he’s 19 years of age and already showing good signs.”