Liverpool veteran James Milner receives MBE honour at Windsor Castle
Another medal for Milner! The Liverpool veteran receives his MBE honor at Windsor Castle after being recognized for his services to football and charity… while Man City legend Mike Summerbee is made an OBE
- James Milner has been named an MBE for his services to soccer and charity.
- The Liverpool veteran was recognized in a special ceremony at Windsor Castle
- Man City’s all-time great Mike Summerbee also gets an OBE on Tuesday
Liverpool veteran James Milner has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to football and charity.
Milner received the honor from Prince William at the investiture ceremony on Tuesday, before sharing a laugh between them.
The midfielder has spent two decades in the top flight and has won every domestic trophie that can be won at club level, including the Premier League title with both Manchester City and his current club Liverpool.
Milner then added a Champions League trophy to his collection during the 2018-19 campaign after Jurgen Klopp’s side beat Tottenham in their Madrid final.
He would then add a UEFA Super Cup winner’s medal the following season, as well as a FIFA Club World Cup.
James Milner (right) is made an OBE by Prince William
Liverpool midfielder Milner, 37, jokes with the Prince of Wales during the ceremony.
Milner proudly displays his MBE honor at Windsor Castle after the ceremony on Tuesday.
Milner won the Premier League title with both Manchester City and his current club Liverpool.
The 37-year-old also won the Champions League with Liverpool in the 2018-19 campaign.
Milner’s versatility has seen him deployed in many different positions on the football pitch and is often used in some of the most demanding positions on the pitch at the heart of midfield and as a left-back.
And even though he turned 37 last month, Milner has shown that he can still hold his own at the top level with his fitness and professionalism seen as a benchmark for many of his peers.
And Milner isn’t the only footballer to be honored at Tuesday’s special investiture ceremony.
Mike Summerbee, a star for Manchester City in the 1960s and 1970s, was made an OBE for services to football and charity.
The 80-year-old, who made 357 league appearances for City, helped the club win the First Division in the 1967-68 campaign before securing the FA Cup, League Cup, Cup Winners’ Cup and Charity Shield in The next years. .
Mike Summerbee (right), Manchester City star of the 1960s and 1970s, receives his OBE
Summerbee is a regular at City matches, home and away, in his role as ambassador for the club.
He remains one of the most popular figures in the city after all his many professional achievements.
Summerbee remains one of City’s most popular former players and still attends all City home and away games as an ambassador for the club.
He opened up about his love for the Etihad team in an exclusive interview with Sportsmail last month.
Sophie Ingle, captain of the Wales women’s soccer team, was also made an OBE for her services to soccer.
Chelsea midfielder Ingle has over 100 international appearances to her name and was part of the Great Britain squad at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Sophie Ingle, captain of the Wales women’s soccer team, was also made OBE on Tuesday.