Heroes

Marcus has spoken for, and inspired, millions of children who are from similar backgrounds to him, helping them to see that your current situation does not have to determine where you are going. That is so so powerful. – Siya Kolisi, South African rugby captain and world cup winner on You Are a Championa thoroughly enjoyable read for both children and adults alike. * Irish Examiner on You Are a Champion *An invaluable read for older readers as well as young football fans, this is a wry, moving, and memorable book for finding your way in the world. * BookTrust on You Are a Champion *There’s serious stuff here, but delivered in such an accessible manner that all children will relate to it. * Daily Mail on You Are a Champion *

Marcus Rashford MBE is Manchester United’s iconic number 10 and an England International footballer. In response to Marcus’s End Child Food Poverty campaign, the British Government committed £400 million to support vulnerable children across the UK, supporting 1.7 million children for the next 12 months. In October 2020, he was appointed MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Marcus has committed himself to combating child poverty in the UK and his books You Are a Champion and You Can Do It are inspiring guides for children about reaching their full potential.

Carl Anka is a London-born journalist and broadcaster who has written for BBC, Guardian, VICE, NME, GQ and BuzzFeed among other publications online and in print and specializes in writing about pop culture, video games, films and football. Currently a reporter for sports media group The Athletic, covering Manchester United, he is the host of the Talk of the Devils podcast and is scared of talking on the phone.