Also, Rainford-Brent becomes MBE for working strongly against racism in her sport; Roy Hodgson and Sue Barker recognised with CBEs

Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson and Ebony Rainford-Brent are among the high-profile sporting personalities to receive MBEs in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Sterling, who has won three Premier League titles with Manchester City, receives his honour for services to racial equality in sport, having spoken out candidly on the issue of racism within the game.

The MBE title is giving by the Queen to distinguished individual that have made impact in their career.