Marcus Rashford and Joe Wicks among COVID heroes rewarded in Queen's birthday honours

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effort.Footballer Marcus Rashford has been made an MBE after campaigning to make sure vulnerable children still received proper meals during the pandemic.His campaign forced the government to make a U-turn over free school meal provision."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," Rashford said."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."Body coach Joe Wicks is also being made an MBE for helping children keep active and mentally fit during lockdown.He said: "My childhood and how I grew up, if you met me as a.