Arsene Wenger this week has been waxing lyrical about one of our very own Henri Lansbury. In my opinion one of the most understated players coming through. Without creating waves he has performed well whilst on loan and he has returned to the fold this season and Wenger has brought him into the first team fold. Wenger compares him to the Romford Pele and I can see the similarities.
Born in Enfield, London, Lansbury grew up in Potters Bar. Lansbury has been at Arsenal since 1999, joining the club as a schoolboy from the books of Norwich City. He has featured regularly for both the club's under-18 and reserve sides. He finally made his first team debut on 31 October 2007, in Arsenal's 3-0 League Cup win over Sheffield United as a substitute.
Lansbury is a complete midfielder, he fits perfectly into the Arsenal style. He has a great engine and can dictate a midfield with his passing ability and his tackling and tracking back. He can break forward with good pace, though he's not in the same league as Theo and he's got a good shot on him as us Gooners, the Hornets and the Irons can testify.
I like him a lot. His early career with us was blighted by a debilitating illness that left him lethargic, without energy. He's put that behind him in the last two seasons and he's looking very strong. We have a strong contingent of young, talented, ready for first team action midfielders. Ramsey, Denilson, Wilshire, Lansbury along with the likes of Randall and Aneke pushing to enter the fold also.
I look forward to seeing him grow further tonight.
WG
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