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Arise, Sir Harry? Downing Street hints at Kane knighthood after Ballon d’Or win
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PUBLISHEDOct 27, 2026, 2:25 PM
What the source reports
Andy 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 England captain’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 congratulations to the England captain, who was…
Main source: The Guardian Sport
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