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Man United star Marcus Rashford to receive honorary degree from University of Manchester

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Premier League - Manchester United v Southampton - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 13, 2020 Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters in action with Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) [Pool via REUTERS]

Marcus Rashford is to receive an honorary doctorate from The University of Manchester for his campaigning work which forced the Government into a public U-turn.

The award, the highest honour the University can bestow, is for Rashford's campaigning efforts to tackle child poverty, as well as his on-field football achievements.

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