Former Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur central defender Sol Campbell has taken to Twitter to outline the reasons why he should get an MBE, an OBE or a Knighthood.
Campbell, who played for Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle United among other clubs in his career, believes that he should get honoured for what he achieved in football.
The 48-year-old, who played 73 times for England, has listed the reasons on his Twitter page.
Campbell, who controversially joined Arsenal on a free transfer in 2001 after leaving bitter North London rivals Tottenham, has noted what he achieved on the pitch with the Gunners and with England.
The Englishman has added that he has stood up against racism in football, both in the UK and abroad.
Former Arsenal and Tottenham defender Sol Campbell wants to be honoured
Recent footballers to be honoured
A number of footballers and football personalities have been knighted over the years.
Two of the most famous ones are Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish and 1966 England World Cup hero Sir Bobby Charlton.
And we all know about legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Former Manchester United and Leeds United central defender Rio Ferdinand was awarded an OBE last year.
The current generation of footballers have also been honoured for their services to football and for their involvement in tackling social issues.
Chelsea and England international star Raheem Sterling was awarded an MBE for services to Racial Equality in Sport in 2021.
Manchester United and England international forward Marcus Rashford was given an MBE in 2020 for services to Vulnerable Children in the UK during Covid-19.
In 2022, Liverpool star James Milner was given an MBE.
Sol Campbell’s major trophies
Campbell won the Football League Cup with Tottenham in 1998-99.
With Arsenal, the Englishman won the Premier League title twice, the FA Cup on three occasions, and finished runners-up in the UEFA Champions League in 2005-06.
Campbell won the FA Cup in 2007-08 with Portsmouth.
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