"Another huge step forward" - Niko Kovac hails Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane ahead of Bayern clash
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5-second readThe Bayern strike won the 2026 Golden Ball on Monday.
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Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has lavished praise on Bayern Munich star Harry Kane for taking a huge step forward since arriving in the Bundesliga three years ago.
The England star won the 2026 Ballon d'Or in Monday's ceremony, becoming the first Englishman to win the most coveted individual prize since 2001 and the first Bundesliga player since Matthias Sammer in 1996.
Kane had a prolific 2025-26 campaign for club and country, netting an astonishing 73 goals in all competitions while winning the league and domestic cup titles before guiding England to a bronze medal finish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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