Former Arsenal and Chelsea left back Ashley Cole was full of praise for Kieran Tierney.

The Scottish international had a tough first six months in England since arriving from Celtic.

Injury problems curtailed his progress, but he has impressed under Mikel Arteta in recent weeks.

He was impressive against Leicester City in a 1-1 draw.

Cole told Sky Sports: "I think he's been solid. He came to Arsenal with high expectation, he was brilliant at Celtic.

"He came carrying an injury and now he is starting to get back to fitness and now he is the star of this Arsenal defence."

"He has top qualities, he can play into the striker, join attacks well, he has the quality of pass and he can defend in 1v1 defence.

"He doesn't like to get beat, he isn't happy when crosses go in so I think for Arsenal he is a great player. He can improve but so far he has been brilliant."