THIERRY Nevers may be named after a football icon - but he wants to make his own mark in the game.

City’s on-loan winger confirmed that both his parents are Arsenal fans who christened their son after the great Thierry Henry.

“It can be a lot to live up to but it’s what I make it,” he said.

“It’s my name. It doesn’t really define who I am.

“Of course, I look up to the great Thierry Henry a lot but I’m Thierry Nevers. I want to create my own legacy.

“My parents love him, I guess. They are Arsenal fans.

“You see what he’s done in the game as a man and what he’s still doing.

“If I can have a career like him, I’ll be lucky.

“The manager has been up there himself and he just wants me to work hard every day. I’m willing to do that.”

In the eyes of the City fans, Nevers also has to live up to the expectations as Tyreik Wright’s replacement. But the 20-year-old insists he will be his own man.

“That’s how the supporters might view it but I’m just here to do my job not to fill anyone’s boots.

“Of course, he’s done a good job and I’m hoping to do that also - but in my own way.

“You have to respect the league but I’m confident in my ability that I can make an impact in this team.

“I’ve just got to be patient and work hard every day for the manager and the other players.”

Nevers got a brief taste as a stoppage-time sub in City’s loss to Rochdale.

But he is no stranger to the level after spending four months on loan at Newport - his first loan away from West Ham.

“It fixed me up well, especially mentally, to be in a first-team environment,” he added.

“I learned how to deal with myself in a men’s environment, in training every day, match days, and just being professional.

“It did toughen me up a lot. It’s a fast education and that’s fine by me.

“You learn a lot about yourself, how you can handle staying away from home and out of your comfort zone.

“But everywhere is different, different standards, different place, a different type of club but my few days here have been excellent.”

Nevers is aware of the high expectations now facing him at City as they bid to bounce straight back from their midweek slip-up at Wimbledon this weekend.

“It has history far beyond me,” he said. “I understand the crowd and the club are much bigger than some in League Two.

“But we have to give our all every game so that we can get higher.

“Pressure is what you make it. For me, it’s a blessing to be here at such a big club.

“The opportunity to play in front of so many fans and try to make them happy every week is a real positive.

“You can hear the noise but on the pitch, as a player, you’ve got to remain focused and not get too overwhelmed or nervous.

“If everyone can be perfect every day, they would be. But life isn’t perfect and it’s how you deal with results like Tuesday.

“We’re a top team and I’m pretty sure we’ll bounce back again for the rest of the season and in the next game against Wimbledon.”