Charlton youngster Henry says Ward-Prowse is his inspiration

Talented Charlton youngster Aaron Henry says Southampton star James Ward-Prowse has been the inspiration for his impressive set-pieces.

Midfielder Henry, 18, has impressed with his dead-ball ability while on loan at Wealdstone.

Asked which player he looks up to, he told West London Sport: “James Ward-Prowse. I rate him very highly to be honest.


“I’ve always been quite gifted technically and I’ve always been quite good at set-pieces.

“Probably two years ago now I wanted to try and perfect the technique so I started practising it when I became full-time and it’s definitely one of the biggest threats to my game.

“Scoring goals is something that I’ve wanted to add to my game. Probably off the ball stuff as well.

“Obviously the National League is known as a physical league and that’s one of my areas of development so that’s why the loan was perfect for me and that’s what I’m benefitting from.”

Henry is hoping his performances for the Stones lead to a chance in the EFL next season, either at Charlton or elsewhere.

“I think my performances on loan have warranted an opportunity, maybe, at Charlton next season,” he said.

“Obviously it’s down to me to have that conversation with the club. If that isn’t possible then probably another loan at the highest level possible.”