Gary Lineker backs ‘deserving’ Harry Kane to win the Ballon d’Or
Gary Lineker has publicly endorsed Harry Kane for the Ballon d'Or, citing his exceptional goal-scoring record and all-around performance. The award ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London.
Why it matters
The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual award in football, and Kane's potential win would be a historic first for an English player in the modern era.
A "deserving" Harry Kane has been backed by Gary Lineker to win the Ballon d'Or after he hailed the England captain as "phenomenal".
Kane matched Peter Shilton's 125-cap England record against Czech Republic and scored twice in a 3-0 Nations League win at Wembley.
Kane's international tally now stands at 91, and he has struck eight times in as many appearances for England and Bayern Munich so far this season.
It comes after the former Tottenham striker scored 61 goals for Bayern and netted 12 times for England last term.
Gary Lineker is hopeful Harry Kane will win the Ballon d'Or (Jane Barlow/PA)
Earlier this year, Kane, 33, surpassed Lineker to become England's all-time leading World Cup scorer.
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