Leah Williamson has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List 2026, while Chloe Kelly has again been overlooked despite England’s European Championship success.
Arsenal’s Leah Williamson received a CBE for her contributions to football, notably leading England to consecutive European Championship victories and helping Arsenal secure the UEFA Women’s Champions League title. While several teammates were recognized with MBEs, Chloe Kelly, who scored the winning penalty in the European Championship final, was again snubbed, prompting calls for her recognition. The honours committee has shifted its focus away from automatically awarding entire teams after major successes to emphasize individual contributions.
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