Alex Greenwood's MBE Honor: A Bootle Star's Journey


Author: The Daily News Now! March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:35
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Alex Greenwood's MBE Honor: A Bootle Star's Journey

Alex Greenwood, a thirty-two-year-old defender from Bootle, received the Member of the Order of the British Empire medal at Windsor Castle for her services to association football, particularly her role in Englands Euros victory. Shes the fourteenth woman in England history to reach a hundred caps and the fourth Manchester City player to receive this honor while still with the club. Despite facing surgeries and pain, Greenwood persevered, signing a new contract with City and inspiring locals and fans with her down-to-earth family focus.

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