Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah was proud to captain the team in last night's preseason draw with AS Monaco.
Nketiah struck as the Gunners drew 1-1 before winning the post-match penalty shootout.
He later told arsenal.com: “It was an amazing experience. Obviously it was my first time, so I'm grateful to the coach for trusting me, and my teammates. It was nice to test ourselves against a good opponent and for myself, it was really a special moment for me to lead the team out in front of my family, my friends and also our wonderful supporters.
“It was very intense, there were a lot of transitions in the game. We've been training hard during the week as well, so it was good. Personally, I feel good, I feel fit; so, it was nice to get 82 minutes into my legs. I'm sure it'll put me in good stead."
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was in the stands, just as he was last season when Nketiah scored against West Ham.
“I'll take him [here] next week as well if he can!" Nketiah smiled. “I was speaking to him in the changing room after and he's really proud of me. I'm really grateful for everything he did for me for my career, and it's great to have such a legend here and see a new statue outside.
“He just told me to keep going. He thinks my game's come on a lot since [he departed]. He's really proud of me. Obviously, he's seen me develop and watched me from when he first gave me my debut up until now. Like I said I'm really grateful and it's really good to see him around."
