MARCUS RASHFORD MBE was praised by England team-mates and staff after being honoured by The Queen.
Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate led the plaudits the morning after it was announced he would get the gong.
Marcus Rashford was awarded an MBE
Rashford has been lauded by his England colleaguesCredit: Rex Features
Rashford is determined to use his platform for goodCredit: Rex Features
It is for his campaign to secure free meals for disadvantaged children in the school holidays.
England centre-back Eric Dier said: “We had a team meeting before training as we normally do.
“The manager gave a speech on everything that Marcus has done, congratulated him and we gave him a round of applause.
“For him to put everything into a cause that is so close to his heart, and for him to effect change in the way he has, he is a fantastic role model for not only kids — but us as players as well.
“What Marcus has done will show players that we can all have in effecting change in a positive way in a subjects that matter dearly to us.”
He is a fantastic role model for not only kids — but us as players as well.
Eric Dier
Southgate said: “It’s wonderful for him and the family, but he didn’t start this project to get the recognition.
“He started it because it was something he was affected by and cared passionately about.
“For someone his age to make the difference he has is a phenomenal achievement.
“We have watched him grow up — I say that but he’s still only 22!
“You can only marvel at what he has achieved.”
Rashford revealed he will take his mum Melanie to meet the Queen.
The Manchester-born star told BBC Breakfast: “I know I’ve got to take my mum, she doesn’t give me a choice.
“Then I’ve got to pick between my brothers and sisters – wish me luck.”
Rashford took to social media to express his thoughts and future plans after being bestowed the honour for his work off the field.
He said: “I’m incredibly honoured and humbled.
“As a young black man from Wythenshawe, never did I think I would be accepting an MBE, never mind an MBE at the age of 22.
“This is a very special moment for myself and my family, but particularly my mum who is the real deserving recipient of the honour.
“The fight to protect our most vulnerable children is far from over.
“I would be doing my community, and the families I have met and spoken with, an injustice if I didn’t use this opportunity to respectfully urge the Prime Minister, who recommended me for this honour, to support our children during the October half-term with an extension of the voucher scheme, as the furlough scheme comes to an end and we face increased unemployment.
“Another sticking plaster, but one that will give the parents of millions of children in the UK just one less thing to worry about.
“Let’s stand together in saying that no children in the UK should be going to bed hungry.
“As I have said many times before, no matter your feeling or opinion, not having access to food is NEVER the child’s fault.”
Marcus Rashford reveals he’s ‘proud’ to take mum Melanie to meet the Queen after being awarded MBE
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