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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sunny Badwal

Harry Kane opens up on Ballon d’Or hopes after eclipsing Cristiano Ronaldo goal record

Following a remarkably prolific campaign, Harry Kane has expressed his delight at being in contention for the Ballon d’Or, describing himself as "extremely proud" of his achievement.

The 33-year-old is the bookmakers’ favourite to collect the honour in October after scoring 73 goals for club and country last term, beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s career-best single-season record of 69 set in 2011-12, and only being surpassed by Lionel Messi’s record 82 goals from the same season.

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