BBC Sport decided to try and find the answer once and for all and set up a vote asking: "Who is the best overseas player in the Premier League era?" Breaking into the top three was Manchester United legend Cantona with 12 per cent of the vote as another Red Devils hero, Ronaldo, came second with 14 per cent. (Image: AFP)Coming in first place with a staggering 45 per cent of the vote was legendary Arsenal forward Thierry Henry. Reacting to the France World Cup winner coming first, Alan Shearer said: "For longevity in the Premier League and the number of appearances he made and the goals he scored, Henry is up there." (Image: Reading Post)His former Blackburn strike partner Chris Sutton added: "Henry is the greatest ever player in the Premier League.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2019 18:00 UTC