Thierry Henry takes step closer to top-flight management after completing Uefa A License

The 38-year-old will now need to complete the Pro Licence course before taking on a top-flight managerial role

Thierry Henry has moved closer to a career in management after completing another coaching course.

The former Arsenal and France striker earned his Uefa A Licence and is now qualified to manage below Premier League level or at an academy.

Henry, who already holds a Uefa B Licence, posted a picture of himself being presented with the qualification on his Instagram account.

The 38-year-old thanked the Football Association of Wales and Arsenal’s academy for ‘helping me pass’ in his post on the social network.

"Massive thank you to Osian Roberts #Osh, @welshfootballtrust and the Arsenal Academy for assisting me to pass my UEFA A Licence coaching badge. #proudday,” he wrote.

Henry, who currently works as a pundit for Sky Sports, was granted access to his former club’s facilities at Hale End where he worked with players in the youth set-up.

In order to take on a job in the top flight or manage in UEFA competitions, he must now go on to complete the Pro Licence.

The Arsenal icon, who scored 228 goals in 376 games for the club, is currently 14/1 to replace incumbent manager Arsene Wenger.

Additional reporting by PA