Rashford joins rare company

Manchester United forward becomes youngest recipient of Honorary Doctorate from The University of Manchester

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by The University of Manchester in recognition of his outstanding achievements both on and off the pitch.

The 24-year-old becomes the youngest recipient of the award from the university, which is one of the most prestigious in the UK.

Rashford's award is in recognition of his remarkable achievements in football, as well as his tireless work to tackle child poverty and food insecurity in the UK.

On the pitch, Rashford has enjoyed a glittering career so far, representing Manchester United, England, and the Great Britain Olympic team.

He has won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and UEFA Europa League with United, and has scored over 100 goals for the club.

At international level, Rashford has represented England at every level from Under-16s to the senior team, and has scored 15 goals in 51 appearances for the Three Lions.

Off the pitch, Rashford has become a leading voice in the fight against child poverty and food insecurity in the UK.

He has campaigned successfully for the government to provide free school meals to children during the school holidays, and has also launched a campaign to raise awareness of the issue of food poverty.

In recognition of his work, Rashford was awarded an MBE in the 2020 New Year Honours list.

The Honorary Doctorate of Letters is the highest honor that The University of Manchester can bestow.

It is awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to their field or to society as a whole.

Previous recipients of the award include Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Bobby Charlton, and Sir Richard Branson.

Rashford is the youngest recipient of the award in its history, and his award is a testament to his outstanding achievements both on and off the pitch.

Conclusion

Marcus Rashford is a truly remarkable young man who has achieved great things both on and off the pitch. He is an inspiration to us all, and his Honorary Doctorate of Letters is richly deserved.