Ex-England captain Alan Shearer says he’s ‘honoured and proud’ to get a CBE from Prince William for his charity work


ON me ‘ead son! Alan Shearer shows Prince William he’s a cut above as he gets his gong at Buckingham Palace.

The balding former England captain was honoured with a CBE for his charity work.

How's your barber . . . Alan Shearer receives CBE from a balding Prince William
How’s your barber . . . Alan Shearer receives CBE from a balding Prince William
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Strides ahead . . . former England captain receives gong for his charity work
Strides ahead . . . former England captain receives gong for his charity work
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Shear joy . . . striker Alan with his wife Laura and kids
Shear joy . . . striker Alan with his wife Lainya and kids
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The Premier League all-time top goalscorer, with 260 strikes, was presented with the honour by FA President Wills.

The Match of the Day pundit wrote on Twitter: “Very honoured and proud to receive my CBE today in recognition of my charity work.

“Thank you to everyone who supports me.”

Bare we go . . . England football legend celebrates after receiving CBE
Bare we go . . . England football legend celebrates after receiving CBE
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On the red carpet . . . Match of The Day pundit tweeted he 'was proud' of the result
On the red carpet . . . Match of The Day pundit tweeted he ‘was proud’ of the result
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In line of honour . . . Alan Shearer receives gong at final ceremony of the year
In line of honour . . . Alan Shearer receives gong at final ceremony of the year
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Shearer, 46, took his family along for the last investiture of the year.


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