First and foremost, Marcus, there is no need for you to apologize to anyone. Over the last 18 months, you have made our country a better place to live via your hard work, kindness, maturity, and leadership. In a time when people needed it most, you inspired millions of people to go out and do good.
Yes, you missed a penalty kick in a big tournament final, but you rose to the occasion and accepted responsibility under the most trying of circumstances. That takes a lot of guts. We are happy of the influence you and your England teammates have had this summer, and the vast majority of people have noticed it.
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Marcus, your accomplishments are far greater than football in the overall scheme of things.
The amazing things you've accomplished greatly surpass that oversight.
You pushed Prime Minister Boris Johnson to perform a U-turn and commit £120 million to free school meals on April 2, 2020, after former health secretary Matt Hancock called on Premier League athletes to "play their part" and take a wage cut to help those who are less fortunate.
You certainly did more than "play" your role just 75 days after Hancock said those remarks.
You fought tooth and claw during the pandemic on a topic that was close to your heart. You ensured that about 1.3 million underprivileged children and their families received free school meals after receiving vouchers as a child while your mother labored to put food on the table.
The health and wellbeing of the world's most vulnerable people were in risk, and it was a footballer, of all people, who was leading the charge for change.
In October of the previous year. Because families are supported by the benefit system, the Prime Minister stated he would not change his policy on free school lunches during the Christmas holidays. So, when many children across the country were facing starvation, you asked that every English school youngster be guaranteed one meal every day.
It didn't take long for the government to commit £400 million to provide meals not only for Christmas, but also for Easter and the summer holidays. Because of you and your unwavering commitment to doing the right thing, the lives of around 1.7 million children have been better.
You not only made people aware of the challenges that many youngsters endure on a daily basis, but you also inspired them.
You made your voice heard, and cafes and restaurants around the country opened their doors to give free food in support of your campaign. You inspired a generation to help those in need, as primary school students sent letters of support and contributed funds for the poorest people in the United Kingdom.
"This is the England I know: selflessness, generosity, and togetherness."
Aside from the abhorrent racist abuse directed at a number of England players following the penalty shootout, words of solidarity poured in following Sunday's setback.
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"I hope you won't be sad for too long because you are such a good person. Last year you motivated me to help others less fortunate. Then last night you encouraged me to always be brave. I am proud of you, you will always be a hero," one letter from 9-year-old Dexter said.
This shows how big of an impact you've had on people of all ages. And your efforts to get free school meals are only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the contribution you've made to society through difficult times.
You launched a Christmas box campaign to encourage the public to support Manchester's rising homeless community and teamed with Selfridges to fund local shelters, in which members of the public were asked to fill a shoebox with vital things for those in need throughout the festive season.
During the epidemic, you fought tooth and nail for a cause that was near to your heart. After getting vouchers as a youngster while your mother worked to put food on the table, you ensured that about 1.3 million impoverished children and their families received free school lunches.
The health and well-being of the world's most vulnerable people was jeopardized, and a footballer, of all people, was leading the battle for change.
In the prior year's October. The Prime Minister declared that he would not change his policy on free school lunches during the Christmas holidays because families are supported by the welfare system. So, when many children around the country were starving, you demanded that every English schoolchild receive one meal every day.
It didn't take the government long to pledge £400 million to supply meals not only for Christmas, but also for Easter and the summer vacation. Around 1.7 million children's lives have been improved thanks to you and your persistent commitment to doing the right thing
You not only raised awareness of the difficulties that many young people face on a daily basis, but you also motivated them.
Cafes and restaurants throughout the country opened their doors to give away free food in support of your campaign once you made your opinion heard. You inspired a generation to help those in need, as primary school pupils wrote letters of support and donated money to help the UK's poorest citizens.
"This is the England I'm used to: selflessness, compassion, and a sense of belonging."
Apart from the heinous racial abuse aimed at a number of England players during the penalty shootout, words of support flooded in in the aftermath of Sunday's defeat.
"Because you are such a nice person, I hope you won't be sad for too long. You inspired me to help people in need last year. Then you told me last night that I should always be bold. I'm proud of you; you'll always be a hero in my eyes "Dexter, a 9-year-old boy, wrote a letter to his mother.
This demonstrates how far you've reached out to people of all ages. And, in terms of the contribution you've made to society through difficult times, your efforts to obtain free school lunches are just the top of the iceberg.
You launched a Christmas box campaign with Selfridges to raise funds for local shelters, in which members of the public were urged to fill a shoebox with essential items for people in need throughout the holiday season.
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