Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been made an MBE [Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire] for services to vulnerable children at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
The 24-year-old Englishman was honoured by the Duke of Cambridge.
Rashford has been recognised for his drive to ensure no child in need went hungry during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In March 2020, Rashford took to social media to highlight his fears about the impact that shutting schools would have on disadvantaged children.
His subsequent campaigning to ensure no vulnerable child went hungry in the UK resulted in the government changing policy over its free school meals vouchers during lockdown.
Rashford has scored twice in four Premier League appearances for the Red Devils this season.