Former France star Thierry Henry has been named as the new assistant coach of Belgium, the national coach Roberto Martinez announced on Friday. He left the latter role in July because Gunners boss Arsene Wenger did not want Henry juggling his coaching with his punditry. "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.

Source: Daily Nation August 26, 2016 10:37 UTC