Former England and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has given 9 explanation why he deserves Knighthood. After the New Year’s Honours was made public Campbell took to Twitter to specific his discontent.
Campbell wrote “I’ve seen a lot of people get MBE OBE Sir’s for services to sport,”
8 solely English participant to play in 6 consecutive tournaments for England 9 bought into the World Cup greatest crew 1998 and 2002 and one European crew 2004 so at one stage I used to be pound for pound the perfect defender on this planet what number of English males can say that?
— Sol Campbell (@SolManOfficial) January 2, 2023
“I will put my name down reasons why!” the previous Arsenal defender added.
Mentioning his honours Campbell wrote “First is the 56 games without losing is a record. 2. Invincible Arsenal team 49 games without losing a record. 3. First black player to score in World Cup final for England!”
Campbell was a part of the invincible Arsenal season within the 2003/04 season. It is the one time within the historical past of the Premiere League a aspect was unbeaten all through the league marketing campaign.
He additional continued by strengthening his declare by writing “4. First black captain to lift a cup at Wembley. 5. First black English-speaking player to score in a Champions League final. 6. I played two decades and over 500 games in the Premiership. 7. Stood up for racism in football here and abroad!”
“8. Only English player to play in six consecutive tournaments for England. 9. Got into the World Cup best team 1998 and 2002 and one European team 2004 so at one stage I was pound for pound the best defender in the world. How many English men can say that?” he added.
