Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry have become the first players to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The former England forward is a three-time Golden Boot winner and remains the only player to have reached 100 Premier League goals for two different clubs. Henry said: "To be inducted alongside Alan Shearer as the two first inductees into the Premier League Hall of Fame is more than special. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: "Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry are two world-class players who lit up the Premier League throughout their time in the competition. Shortlist revealed for next inducteesA 23-man shortlist for the next six inductees to the Premier League Hall of Fame has also been released.

Source: Sky sports April 26, 2021 06:32 UTC