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Royal approval for Kane! Prince William leads tributes as England captain wins Ballon d'Or

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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been crowned the world's best player, ending a quarter-century wait for an English Ballon d'Or winner.

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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been crowned the world's best player, ending a quarter-century wait for an English Ballon d'Or winner.

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