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Ian Wright gave an emotional farewell as the Arsenal legend made his final appearance as a pundit on Match of the Day after more than two decades.
Wright announced in December that he would be stepping back from his punditry role with the iconic BBC show.
The former striker made his debut on the highlights show when he was still a player in 1997.
He became a regular pundit five years later, after his retirement from football in 2000.
Wright made his final appearance on Sunday's show, with the 60-year-old presented with a special cap - similar to ones given to England internationals - to mark his time on the programme.
Ian Wright appeared emotional as he made his final appearance as a Match of the Day pundit
Wright was presented a special cap to mark his time working on the highlights show
Fellow pundit Alan Shearer offered a tribute to Wright, saying he will be missed on the show
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Ian Wright announces he will be 'stepping back' from BBC's Match of the Day at the end of the season, revealing he feels 'very privileged' by his run on the iconic highlights show
His final show saw Manchester City crowned Premier League champions for a fourth successive year, finishing ahead of his former club Arsenal.
Wright offered emotional final words to host Gary Lineker and fellow pundit Alan Shearer, as he said the show meant 'the world to me'.
'I am going to miss you guys, I really am,' Wright said.
'This has been the greatest for me. Match of the Day means the whole world to me, you guys don't even know.
'That's why I got my eight, nine, 10 (tattoo), my two guys I love so much on there, people laugh at me but I love you man.'
Shearer responded by saying 'We will miss you on Saturdays', while Lineker hailed Wright's contribution to the programme.
'It’s been an absolute pleasure and a delight to work with you for so long and you are a breath of fresh air,' Lineker told Wright.
'You always have been.'
