A North East lioness will be recognised in the New Years Honours list following her performance the Euros.
Lucy Bronze, who grew up in Northumberland, was part of the England women's national football team which won the Women's Euro 2022. The right-back was voted 'star player' following the competition, which took place in July.
The 31-year-old, who began her career playing Alnwick Town Juniors, Blyth Town and Sunderland, will now be made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
