Martin Keown has tipped Kieran Tierney to captain Arsenal in the future.
The full-back has become a fan favourite at the Gunners since his 2019 move from Celtic thanks to his full-blooded performances.
He has become a key part of Mikel Arteta's team and Keown says it is easy to see why.
Speaking to BT Sport ahead of the game with West Bromwich Albion, Keown argued Tierney's committed displays suggest he has a leadership role to play at the club in future, tipping the Scotland international to perhaps even become captain of the Gunners one day.
The former Arsenal centre-back added that he had heard that Tierney is told to calm down in training due to the fact he puts in the same sort of committed tackles that he does during competitive matches.
He said: "Right from the beginning, I could see there was a determination about him.
"He’s just the type you need, the right personality, the character, he’s really taking the game to the opposition now that he’s playing in his preferred position at left-back. He’s played in a three as a central defender, but he’s definitely a driving force.
"He’s a throwback. They tell him in training that he needs to calm down because he’s tackling ferociously. I really like that, though, with the attitude that he brings.
"He’s a really good defender, essentially, he can do both parts of the game very well. He definitely has really good quality when he whips balls into the opposition’s penalty box. He’s got everything in his game, it’s about building around him.
"Maybe a captain in the making, even as an Arsenal player in the future. I’ve certainly been very impressed with him this season."
