Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg has paid tribute to retiring assistant manager Pat Rice.

Ljungberg worked closely with Rice during his nine years at Arsenal and had warm words for the long-serving assistant manager.

"Pat was in charge of the defensive unit and helped the likes of Ashley Cole to develop," he told arsenal.com.

"He helped us in midfield as well and was an important part member of Arsène's staff - he did wonders. Pat played a big part in incorporating a French culture into an English one and making it work perfectly."