Henry becomes Belgium assistant coach

Former France star Thierry Henry has been named
as the new assistant coach of Belgium, the national
coach announced Roberto Martinez announced on
Friday.
“Thierry is an important figure. He will bring
something different. He agreed right away to join
us,” said Martinez, who was appointed at the start
of the month to succeed the sacked Marc Wilmots.
Henry, 39, finished his glittering playing career in
2014 with New York Red Bulls after previously
starring for Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal and
Barcelona.
Since hanging up his boots, he has been working as
a pundit for British television station Sky and as an
under-18 coach at Arsenal.
He left the latter role in July because Gunners boss
Arsene Wenger did not want Henry juggling his
coaching with his punditry.
“He is someone who knows how to develop a
collective mentality, how to work together to win,”
said Martinez.

“He won the World Cup in 1998 and has the
experience to achieve great things.”
Henry was not present at the press conference as
Martinez announced his first squad since becoming
coach.
Belgium face Spain in a friendly next Thursday and
then take on Cyprus away in their opening qualifier
for the 2018 World Cup on September 6.