THIERRY HENRY has been named the shock assistant manager of
the Belgium national football team.
The former Arsenal star,
39, has no managerial experience, but will link up with former Everton boss Roberto Martinez in
leading the Red Devils.
Martinez, who has also appointed his former Everton and
Wigan right-hand man Graeme Jones as assistant coach, said: “We are here to
help the real quality we have. We need to support the players.
“Thierry Henry has been in the situation to change the
spirit into winning something.”
The former Everton boss added: “I am very satisfied that we
have been able to create an impressive staff.”
Henry’s new role will have no effect on his work with Sky.
Spaniard Martinez, 43, was something of a left-field
selection when he was appointed Belgium boss earlier this month, after Marc
Wilmots was given the boot following their 3-1 loss to Wales in the
quarter-finals of Euro 2016.
The ex-Swansea chief was given his marching orders by the
Toffees this summer following three years at Goodison Park.
His No2 Henry, meanwhile, has no
managerial experience.
After an incredible career as a player – netting 360 goals
in 792 appearances, including 228 strikes for Arsenal in just 376 games – Henry
went straight into punditry, landing a gig at Sky Sports.
The 123-cap Frenchman will join former Everton No2 Graeme
Jones as second assistant to Martinez, overseeing stars such as Eden Hazard,
Michy Batshuayi and Kevin De Bruyne.
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