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Former Arsenal and France striker, Thierry Henry, announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending a glittering 20-year career.

Henry, who holds the French record of 51 goals in 123 internationals, started his career at Monaco and also played for Juventus and Barcelona.

He is the Gunners’ all-time leading goal scorer with 175 Barclays Premier League goals scored in a lengthy spell between 1999 and 2007.

The 37-year-old has announced he will become a TV analyst.

“It has been an incredible journey,” Henry said.

“I would like to thank all the fans, team-mates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the French national team that have made my time in the game so special.

“I have had some amazing memories (mostly good!) and a wonderful experience. I hope you have enjoyed watching as much as I have enjoyed taking part.

“See you on the other side.”

Henry won two Premier League titles and three FA Cups with the Gunners.

In 2009, he added the Champions League trophy with Barcelona and returned to Arsenal for four matches on loan from the Red Bulls in 2012.

Henry won the World Cup with France in 1998 and the European Championship two years later