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Alex Young

Harry Kane acceptance speech in full as England captain wins 2026 Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane has become the first English player in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or after being celebrated at the London Palladium on Monday evening.

Not since Michael Owen lifted the prestigious individual accolade in 2001 has an Englishman won, but Kane’s extraordinary 73-goal haul for club and country last season secured the trophy from French magazine France Football.

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