Highlights from social media reaction to James Ward-Prowse's free-kick

The set-piece goal was the Saints skipper's 12th free-kick finish in the Premier League, lifting him second in the all time rankings.

After the midweek win over Brentford, Bees boss Thomas Frank labelled Ward-Prowse as the best free-kick taker in the world - and the Dane was proven right almost immediately. 

Pundits and fans alike were glowing in their praise for the England international - here are just some of the comments.

That Ward Prowse free kick was sensational. Reminded me of Gareth Bale when he got bored curling free kicks into the top corner and decided to wobble them in the top bins instead just because he could. 🔥🔥🔥

— Daniel Gabbidon (@Gabbidon35) January 16, 2022

James Ward Prowse is actually unreal at dead ball situations. Unreal free kick taker

— Connor ⚒ (@ConnorNeville3) January 16, 2022

James Ward Prowse is the best free-kick/set-piece taker i’ve seen in my life. What an unbelievable right foot he have. pic.twitter.com/a6K19PTPRu

— 🇵🇸 (@Walidbusquets) January 16, 2022

Just seen it...

Screw Messi, screw Ronaldo, Juninho, Ceni and the like.

James Ward-Prowse does special things with free kicks.

Think its about time we just we just rename the term free kick to "A James Ward-Prowse". Guy owns them. Special player.

— David James Evans (@BajinaCanidang) January 16, 2022

JWP is the best free kick taker on the planet. Not an opinion.

James Ward-Prowse's 35-yard knuckleball screamer from all angles! 🔥 https://t.co/sMwTiqtn4B via @YouTube

— Jedd Merton (@Jedd_Merton) January 16, 2022

Just saw the James Ward-Prowse free kick against Wolves, an absolute beauty of a free kick from 35 yards, he even knuckleballed it which is not an easy thing to do! #WardProwse #WOLSOU

— Matthew James Shinnors 🦁 (The Lion King) (@7MatthewJames) January 16, 2022

🥅 James Ward-Prowse has scored at least 6 more free-kicks (11) than any other player since the start of the 2016/17 Premier League season#saintsfc | @Prowsey16 pic.twitter.com/vGKIRshQxs

— PL STATS (@Mohamed27905856) January 16, 2022

James ward-prowse Best set piece taker in the world. By a mile. But also he's a damn tidy midfielder aswell.

— jamie mufc gretton (@gretton123) January 16, 2022

James ward-prowse Best set piece taker in the world. By a mile. But also he's a damn tidy midfielder aswell.

— jamie mufc gretton (@gretton123) January 16, 2022

Brentford manager Thomas Frank: “James Ward-Prowse is maybe the best free-kick taker in the world.”

Some people: “Wow. That’s a bold claim”

James Ward-Prowse in the same week:#SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/b3TMXtHjKS

— Marc Walker (@mwalkerjourno) January 15, 2022

how do i tell my kids that ward prowse scored from here ffs, the man is outrageous at set pieces it’s beyond a joke pic.twitter.com/nFNUp6A4sz

— tom🇷🇸 (@_jozzerboy) January 15, 2022