Arise, Sir Harry? Downing Street hints at Kane knighthood after Ballon d’Or win

Andy Burnham sends congratulations to England captainBayern player is first Englishman to win award since 2001Downing 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. Continue reading…

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 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. The Bayern Munich player is the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001. “The PM would like to congratulate Harry Kane on winning the Ballon d’Or,” the spokesperson said. “To be the first Englishman to win it in 25 years is an