Arsenal paid a fitting tribute to Thierry Henry, as did a number of his soon-to-be new colleagues, after the former Gunners striker announced his retirement from football on Tuesday morning.

Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from football and will return to London to take up a role in the media.

DAVID BECKHAM may have been aware of Stuart Holden’s potential when the British-born USA international midfielder slipped under the transfer deadline radar and joined Bolton in January but his performance in a vital victory over Wolves suggests English football may be hearing much more from him before this year is completed.