Henry challenges Real pair for world award

Thierry Henry has the chance to cap a remarkable 12 months tomorrow as he goes head-to-head with Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo for the World Player of the Year award in Basle.

The Arsenal striker, the subject of bid reported to be around £40-£50million from Chelsea last week, has been inspirational in the Gunners’ march to the knockout stages of the Champions League and France’s run to the finals of Euro 2004.