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Tierney told to keep kicking people in training as Keown sees shades of Vieira & Petit in Arsenal star

Kieran Tierney has been urged to keep kicking people in Arsenal training, with Martin Keown telling the Scottish full-back he should make no apologies for being in the Patrick Vieira mould.

Back when the Gunners were regular contenders for the Premier League title, Arsene Wenger worked hard to ensure that a winning mentality was formed in north London.

Character was as important to an ambitious side as ability, with some big personalities drafted into a star-studded squad.

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World Cup winners Vieira and Emmanuel Petit were a big part of that set-up, with the French pair looking to lead by example.