Former French striker Thierry Henry has agreed to be the new assistant manager of the Belgium national football team. Henry, who has played for Arsenal and Barcelona in a glittering career, will work under manager Roberto Martinez.

Henry, 39, will be the second assistant coach, behind Martinez's former Everton number two Graeme Jones. Martinez took over from Marc Wilmots, who was sacked after Belgium were knocked out by Wales in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.

Henry confirmed the move on Twitter:

Henry was previously working as the coach of Arsenal's under-18 side. However, he quit last month after Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger told him he could not continue in the role unless he gave up his job as a TV pundit.