England women’s football head coach Sarina Wiegman has been awarded an honorary damehood after leading the Lionesses to a successful defence of their Euros title.
Several of Wiegman’s stars – including captain Leah Williamson – have also been honoured for their role in England’s success in Switzerland last summer.
Williamson becomes a CBE while Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone and Keira Walsh are made MBEs.
Wiegman said: ‘I would like to express my sincere gratitude for this honour. When I first arrived in England, I could never have imagined the respect and warmth I’ve experienced from the English people. I deeply thank the fans for their support.
‘This title is a reflection of my exceptional team of players and staff. My congratulations go to Alex, Ella, Georgia, Keira, Leah and also Dr Ritan Mehta who have all been celebrated for their brilliant contributions.
‘Our team values mean that when there is recognition for one, then there is recognition for all. I want to pay tribute to every member of our Euros squad.
‘They should all be celebrated for everything they brought to the pitch and for the positive role they play in society.
‘I’m proud to work alongside such a dedicated group of people. It’s been a special year and as we look ahead to our next objective, qualifying for the 2027 World Cup, we hope we can continue to make the country proud.’
Former Tottenham executive chairman Daniel Levy – who left the club in September after nearly 25 years as executive chairman – has also received a CBE, for services to charity and the community in Tottenham.
Elsewhere, there is recognition for members of England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup-winning side and ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, who have been awarded a damehood and a knighthood for services to their sport.
Their award comes almost 42 years after dancing to Olympic gold in Sarajevo in 1984.
There were also OBEs for former world marathon champion Paula Radcliffe and broadcasters Gabby Logan and Clive Tyldesley, while Isa Guha, the broadcaster and former England cricketer, is made an MBE.
