Now Henry's Happy, France Can Reclaim Glory of '98 ; Striker's Decision to Stay at Arsenal Is Perfect Timing for Finals Says Old Team-Mate

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EMMANUEL PETIT believes Thierry Henry's decision to snub Barcelona and remain in north London could be the perfect springboard for his onetime France and Arsenal team-mate to take the World Cup by storm.

France, eliminated at the group stage four years ago, begin their campaign against Switzerland on Tuesday and former midfield linchpin Petit believes this could finally be the time when the Gunners hitman reproduces his scintillating form on the global stage.

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Now Henry's Happy, France Can Reclaim Glory of '98 ; Striker's Decision to Stay at Arsenal Is Perfect Timing for Finals Says Old Team-Mate

The French only just squeezed into the finals after a qualifying campaign marked by far too many draws. But Petit, who scored his country's t...

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