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Video: Arsenal record scorer Thierry Henry shows he has still got it with wonder goal for New York Red Bulls

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James Orr
Sunday 07 September 2014 11:16 EDT
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Thierry Henry in action for the New York Red Bulls
Thierry Henry in action for the New York Red Bulls (GETTY IMAGES)

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My word he's still got it.

Here is the mercurial French striker Thierry Henry smashing in an astonishing goal for New York Red Bulls in their 2-1 win over Kansas City in a Major League Soccer fixture last night.

Henry, who scored a record 228 goals for Arsenal, cut inside from the left and fired a rocket of a strike from 20 yards past Kansas goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum.

Former Manchester City striker Bradley Wright-Phillips set New York on their way to the win, scoring from the penalty spot in the 11th minute.

Watch: Henry's stunning goal against Kansas

Even at the age of 37 Henry is still scoring wonder goals for fun, so is a third spell at Arsenal on the cards? Because of the timing of the MLS season he will have a bit of free time in January...

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