David Seaman remembers ‘great friend’ Alex Manninger following his death aged 48

The Austrian died in a road accident near Salzburg on Thursday morning.

Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48. Pic: Tom Hevezi/PA

David Seaman said his “great friend” and former team-mate Alex Manninger will be remembered as a “massive player” in Arsenal’s history following his death at the age of 48.

Manninger, who made 64 appearances during five years at Arsenal and played a key role in helping the Gunners win both the Premier League and FA Cup in 1998, died in a road accident near Salzburg on Thursday morning.