Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or as first English winner in 25 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 14:32 · Archive

Harry Kane became the first English winner of the Ballon d'Or in 25 years after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season.

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday night at a ceremony at the London Palladium, becoming the first English winner of football's top individual men's award in 25 years. The England and Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country last season to earn the honour.

Kane is the fifth English player to win the prize. Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan and Michael Owen have all previously won it. Owen was the last England player to receive the award, in 2001.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham offered his congratulations, with a No 10 spokeswoman saying Kane's achievement was 'extraordinary' and that 'the whole nation will be incredibly proud of him'. Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran submitted an early day motion in July titled 'Potential merits of a knighthood for Harry Kane', saying he had shown 'inspirational leadership on and off the pitch'.

How it is being reported

• No 10 gives answer on Harry Kane knighthood after historic Ballon d'Or winHarry Kane could be considered for a knighthood by No 10 after becoming the first English Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years.Oxford Mail · 27 Oct, 13:52
• No 10 gives answer on Harry Kane knighthood after historic Ballon d'Or winHarry Kane could be considered for a knighthood by No 10 after becoming the first English Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years.Oxfordshire Guardian · 27 Oct, 13:52

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