England duo Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson have both been made an MBE in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours, while former national team manager Roy Hodgson has received a CBE.

Manchester City forward Sterling has been honoured for racial equality in sport, with Liverpool captain Henderson receiving an MBE for services to football and charity, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hodgson is awarded a CBE for services to football. The 73-year-old, who left his role as Crystal Palace boss at the end of the season, was England manager from 2012 until 2016.

“It is a dangerous thing to start making bold statements about retirement and this is the end of me,” Hodgson said following the announcement of his departure from Palace.

“I really am stepping down from the club and stepping away from football for a while, but who knows what the future will be?”