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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford wins SJA Sport for Social Change award for charity work to end child poverty as he singles out the influence of his mother and deep bond with club

Marcus Rashford has highlighted the influence of his mother and deep bond with Manchester United after being honoured at the Sports Journalists' Association British Sports Awards.

Rashford's campaign to end child poverty has seen the accolades come thick and fast in 2020 and led to him becoming one of the most recognisable athletes in Britain.

The 23-year-old England striker was awarded an MBE in October and has been named as an SJA Sport for Social Change winner, alongside Lou Macari, Ebony Rainford-Brent and the Dons Local Action Group.

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford (above) has been at the club since he was six

SJA BRITISH SPORTS AWARDS WINNERS

Sportsman of the Year: Lewis Hamilton

Sportswoman of the Year: Hollie Doyle

Sports Team of the Year: Liverpool

President's Award: Chris Brasher (posthumous)

Bill McGowran Trophy for male and female para-athletes: Dame Sarah Storey (cycling), Alfie Hewett & Gordon Reid (wheelchair tennis)

National Lottery Spirit of Sport: Kim Daybell, Polly Swann, Vicky Wright

SJA Sport for Social Change winners: Marcus Rashford MBE, Lou Macari, Ebony Rainford-Brent and the Dons Local Action Group (formed by AFC Wimbledon supporters).