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'Have to knight Sir Kev now' - How the world reacted to Kevin Sinfield's astonishing 101-mile run

It's hard to think of anything new to say about Kevin Sinfield these days.

A truly astonishing human, Sir Kev has done it again after completing his latest fundraising effort for MND.

His 101-mile run for mate Rob Burrow has touched not only the nation, but the world.

Tributes have flooded in for the former Leeds Rhinos captain since completing his run at Headingley. Over £1 million has now been raised by Sinfield for this run alone, but millions more due to his previous efforts.

Among those to pay tribute was legendary former footballer Alan Shearer.

"What an achievement," Shearer said, who had previously wished him good luck before he set off on his latest challenge.

Former boxing world heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno MBE was another to give his praise on Twitter.

"Morning Massive congratulations to Kevin Sinfield who has run/walked 101 miles in 24 hours to raise money for his pal @Rob7Burrow & create awareness for @mndassoc if that does not show determination friendship and create awareness we might as well all give up!"

Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker added: "I actually love him."

Chris Hoy, one of Great Britain's greatest ever Olympians, couldn't help but comment on the bond between Sinfield and Burrow.

"I know it’s been said a million times already, but doesn’t the friendship between Kev Sinfield and Rob Burrow give you faith in humankind," he said.

And former Man of Steel Jackson Hastings summed up perfectly by saying what we are all thinking.

"Have to knight Sir Kev. Have to."

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