henry - Being granted a first team place after just one season spent with the senior team, Thierry Henry grabbed the chance and put his skills to good use, scoring several decisive goals that would help Monaco win the Ligue 1 title in the 1996-1997 season. His great form in the league as well as for the U-20 French National team draw the eyes of France's senior National team's coach, Aime Jacquet who took the young player to the 1998 World Cup, risking his own position by allowing a relatively unknown striker to bear the pressure of a World Cup. Still, Thierry Henry didn't disappoint as he ended the tournament as France's top scorer with 3 goals, but unfortunately wasn't given the chance to play in the final, where France beat Brazil 3 – 0.

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henry - Being granted a first team place after just one season spent with the senior team, Thierry Henry grabbed the chance and put his skills to good use, scoring several decisive goals that would help Monaco win the Ligue 1 title in the 1996-1997 season. His great form in the league as well as for the U-20 French National team draw the eyes of France's senior National team's coach, Aime Jacquet who took the young player to the 1998 World Cup, risking his own position by allowing a relatively unknown striker to bear the pressure of a World Cup. Still, Thierry Henry didn't disappoint as he ended the tournament as France's top scorer with 3 goals, but unfortunately wasn't given the chance to play in the final, where France beat Brazil 3 – 0.