Arise, Sir Harry? Downing Street hints at Kane knighthood after Ballon d’Or win
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11-second readAndy Burnham sends congratulations to England captain Bayern player is first Englishman to win award since 2001 Downing Street has hinted that Harry Kane deserves a knighthood, praising the footballer’s “extraordinary achievement” as the first English winner of the Ballon
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Downing Street has hinted that Harry Kane deserves a knighthood, praising the footballer’s “extraordinary achievement” as the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or in 25 years.
The prime minister’s spokesperson said Andy Burnham sent praise and congratulation to the England captain, who was announced as the men’s winner of football’s most prestigious individual award at a ceremony on Monday night.
Number 10 said they hoped it would be the prelude to a trophy to celebrate with England “before too long” – alluding to hopes of an England win when the country co-hosts the Euros in 2028 with Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
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