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Brentford wing-back Rico Henry: This Wolves star my toughest opponent

Brentford wing-back Rico Henry rates Wolves star Adama Traore as his toughest opponent.

Henry has been outstanding for the Bees during their two seasons in the Premier League.

“[Adama] Traore was so quick off the mark, so he'd be up there," the defender told Brentford's match programme.

“When I played against [Bright-Osayi] Samuel in the Championship when he was at QPR, he was quick - long strides, powerful - similar to Traore, the way he could accelerate."

When asked about his toughest test since Brentford won promotion to the top flight, Henry mentioned Traore again and added: “The power he has is ridiculous. Not just when he's running at you, it's even from throw-ins and corners, he'll pin you as well.

“He's got pace and strength and, when you put those two together, it's hard to deal with. He's so direct as well, he just wants to get the ball and run at you.

“It was harder as well because he was oiled up with a tight top on - I couldn't get hold of him!

“Playing against players like him is difficult, but I back myself - it's a good test. Especially when he comes off the bench in like the 70th minute and your legs are gone!"

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