Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player to receive the prestigious individual football award since 2001.
The England captain reflected on his journey after collecting the honour, saying he had not been a young player who immediately rose to the highest level. Kane said: “I wasn’t the kid who went straight to the top.”
His comments highlighted the gradual path he followed before establishing himself among football’s leading players. Kane also said the achievement demonstrated that “anything is possible”.
Kane’s success ends a long wait for an English Ballon d’Or winner, with the previous recipient having been recognised in 2001. His award represents a significant individual milestone for the England captain and adds to his standing at the highest level of the sport.
No further details about the presentation or Kane’s next steps were provided in the supplied material.
