England teams represented in King's Birthday Honours

The England men’s youth, women’s and Para teams are represented in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2026.

Six members of England’s UEFA Women’s EURO 2025-winning squad have been awarded MBEs (Member of the Order of the British Empire), while England men’s under-21s head coach Lee Carsley has also received an MBE.

Hannah Hampton, Chloe Kelly, Michelle Agyemang, Lauren James, Alessia Russo and Jess Carter have been honoured with MBEs for services to football.

The Lionesses retained their European crown out in Switzerland last summer, beating world champions Spain in the final on penalties in Basel, with Hampton, Kelly, Agyemang, James, Russo and Carter all playing a starring role.

And MU21s boss Carsley has also been awarded an MBE for services to football.

Carsley’s Young Lions went back-to-back last year, winning the UEFA EURO U21 2025 title in Slovakia, having also done so in 2023 under his management.

He was appointed in July 2021 – his second spell with England's development teams, having previously worked as an assistant coach with the MU19s team during the 2015-16 season. He was also the men’s senior interim head coach and led the Three Lions to promotion in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 campaign.

Sam Gough, captain of the England women's blind team, also received an MBE for services to sport and the visually impaired community.

The FA Chair, Debbie Hewitt MBE, said: “On behalf of everyone at the FA, I would like to congratulate Alessia, Chloe, Hannah, Jess, Lauren, Lee, Michelle and Sam for their thoroughly deserved MBEs.

“Last summer was a very special time with both the Lionesses and the men’s under 21s delivering back-to-back European success for the country.

“These Honours recognise not only the unforgettable performances by this group of women, but also their outstanding contributions off the pitch. They all embody what it is to be a Lioness; talented, courageous, and a burning desire to lift society and inspire a generation of fans.

“Lee deserves every credit for leading another group of talented young players and his dedicated staff to win at the highest level again. As well as developing and supporting the next generation of our elite male footballers, finding the way to win consistently is an incredible achievement.

“We remain profoundly grateful for the contributions of everyone involved in these four historic EURO victories from 2022 through to 2025.

“We would also like to commend the other members of the football family who have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours including David Dein, Lou Macari, Jason Land, Eleanor Guadella, Anthony Whelan, Michael Barnard, and Scott Rogers."

David Dein has received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire); Lou Macari and Anthony Whelan have received MBEs; and Michael Barnard, Jason Land, Eleanor Guedalla and Scott Rogers have received a BEM (British Empire Medal).