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Drogba, Anelka, Eto'o, Torres and now Henry - Man Utd star Lukaku salutes star-studded mentors

The Belgium international says working with an Arsenal legend while away with his country has been "the best thing" to happen to him and his game

Romelu Lukaku is fortunate to have worked with some of the finest strikers in the business, but the Manchester United striker credits Thierry Henry as being “the best thing” to happen to him.

The Belgium international was brought to English football by Chelsea and had the opportunity to learn from the likes of Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, Nicolas Anelka and Fernando Torres during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Those lessons have helped to turn him into one of the most fearsome frontmen in world football, with United prepared to part with £75 million this summer in order to secure his services.