Real threat

with him. I’m big like him. Benteke as well, who is a great striker. I have to learn off them.

“What (Drogba) did here is an inspiration to me. He is also African and we almost have the same story. He was born in Africa and came to France and then to England. I will try and follow in his footsteps. He is a great player and man. I’ve never met him but maybe I will in the future.”

And Town’s third-top scorer of all time believes Mounie’s style of play is similar to that of his hero.

He told Sky Sports News HQ: “(They are) very similar.

“I saw him in the Udinese friendly game and he looked strong, quick, good on the ball and on Saturday we saw he is good in the air as well.

“And if he’s half as good as Didier Drogba, we’ve got a real bargain on our hands.”

He added: “It’s a fantastic start to his career at Huddersfield - he couldn’t have asked for better.

“As a striker, you want to get on the sheet early and to score two goals in his debut - and Huddersfield’s debut in the Premier League as well - he couldn’t ask for any more and us, as fans, and us as a club couldn’t have asked for any more as well.”

Mounie’s goals took Town to the summit of the Premier League table on Saturday night, with the Terriers only being eclipsed by Manchester United, who went one better to thump West Ham 4-0 on Super Sunday.

But despite Town’s sensational opening-day performance, ‘Boothy’ was coy when asked if he believed the Terriers could be this year’s surprise package in the division.

“I don’t know about that,” he said.

“It’s one game and we couldn’t have asked for a better start.

“To get three goals - we’re definitely going to enjoy it.