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Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Former France and Arsenal star Thierry Henry arrives for the press briefing at the Villa Rosa Kempinsky Hotel. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The Premier League have announced their first two Hall of Fame inductees - but have snubbed the division's most-decorated player Ryan Giggs.

Former Southampton, Blackburn and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer and ex-Arsenal hero Thierry Henry are the first two players to be entered into the group, which honours the contribution of the league's greatest-ever players.

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