A petition has been launched calling for Raheem Sterling to be given the Freedom of the borough of Brent where he grew up.
The talented Euro 2020 hero is immensely proud of his north west London roots and now a community champion is calling for him to be given the prestigious honour.
The 26-year-old was born in Jamaica but moved to Brent, which is the home of Wembley Stadium, as a child.
He attended Copland Community School, which is a stone's throw away from the national stadium and boasts The Chase's Shaun Wallace as a former pupil, before he moved away after being sign by Liverpool football club at the age of 15.
Despite his sporting success Raheem has never wandered away from his humble beginnings and frequently uses the hashtag #BoyfromBrent on social media.
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The Freedom of the Borough idea is the brainchild of Zaffar Van Kawala who is a former Brent councillor and a volunteer at Wembley Football - a community led football project.
He is urging fans of the talented England player to add their signature to the petition.
Zaffar told the Mirror: "Raheem should definitely be given the freedom of the borough in Brent.
"He has done great work in standing up against discrimination and racism in our society and he has undoubtably been England’s best player of Euro 2020.
"We should all be proud of our boy from Brent."
In April Raheem sent a video message to the young players at Wembley Football wishing them good luck ahead of their matches.
The Manchester City player told them: "I remember growing up in Wembley with the arch right there. It was so symbolic and anywhere I went in London you could pretty much see the arch and that's where I called home.
"The last year has been very difficult to everyone involved but good times are ahead and hopefully everything will get back to normal soon.
"I just want to wish everyone in Wembley Super League good luck and all the best for the end of the season."
The Freedom of the Borough is the highest award that a council can bestow on a local person and is a ceremonial role.
Zaffar said: "Raheem is a role model for children not just in Brent but across the country.
"He's been so inspirational to young people and must be honoured in some way.
"Giving him the freedom of the borough of Brent would be perfect."
If Zaffar succeeds in his quest it will be the first time anyone has been given the Freedom of the Borough since councillors at Brent Council granted it for Nelson Mandela in 2013.
Paul Lawrence predicted Raheem would excel as a footballer after he spotted his sporting talent when he was just eight.
A PE teacher at Raheem's former school for the last 29 years, Paul said he was tipped off about his football skills by his sister who was a pupil.
Paul told the Mirror: "Raheem thoroughly deserves the freedom of the borough and should be given it.
"He always bigs up Brent and constantly reminds us all where he comes from.
"Raheem always returns to the borough when he can but that is no surprise because he's from a family where you don't get above your station."
Recalling when he first saw Raheem play football, Paul said: "I asked his sister to bring him and and was playing with boys three years older than him and running circles around them. He was outstanding.
"That's when I knew he was going to be a professional footballer and a successful one.
"We are all so proud of him."
Muhammed Butt, leader of Brent Council, told the Mirror they were "more than willing" to work with Raheem about how he can be honoured in the borough.
He added: "Raheem is a showpiece of what people can achieve when they are given the opportunities.
"We are immensely proud of our boy from Brent and will have talks with Raheem to see how we can honour him."
To sign the petition click here.
