Thierry Henry praises "clever" Tim Cahill

Thierry Henry has praised new teammate Tim Cahill after his impressive debut for the New York Red Bulls.

Cahill made an immediate impact for the Red Bulls, winning a penalty in the opening few minutes of his debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old midfielder made the move to Major League Soccer last week after spending eight years in the Premier League with Everton.

Henry said that Cahill showed he is a clever player who will be crucial for the Red Bulls as they look to win their first MLS title.

The French striker said: "You saw a little cameo of what he can do. He's clever.

"You saw Teemu Tainio and Tim not running a lot, just putting yourself playing where you should be. Football is not only running, going up-and down without playing the ball. You've got to be clever to do that."

Cahill will make his competitive bow for New York against Houston Dynamo on Friday.