the attacker of the Manchester United, Marcus Rashford, vowed to continue his campaign to help children in need on Tuesday when he received a medal from Prince William as a reward for his action against child poverty.
The England player was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) medal during a ceremony at Windsor Castle, which was attended by the Duke of Cambridge, as well as the president of the English Football Association.
“I try to give boys what I didn’t have as a child,” said Rashford, who made the British government relent last year at the start of the covid-19 pandemic, calling for it to extend the distribution of free meals to children. less favored after the first confinement.
Queen Elizabeth II then awarded him the medal that rewards his commitment to serving the country.
“I only give them one chance and I think they deserve it. What child doesn’t? It’s a punishment for me to see that they can’t buy food or books,” Rashford said. “These are small changes, but they can have a strong impact. I see the generation that comes after me as a very special generation.”
“They just need someone to show them the right direction and that’s what I do,” he added.
Marcus Rashford stated that he would hand his medal to his mother, Melanie, who raised him alongside his four brothers and sisters.
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