GOLAZONEWSHarry Kane targets team honors after Ballon d'Or win and England record
- Harry Kane was named the 2025/26 Ballon d'Or winner by France Football.
- The striker will become England's most-capped player during the Nations League match against Croatia.
- Despite his individual success, Kane was left out of the FIFPro World 11.
England captain Harry Kane described winning the Ballon d'Or as a "magical moment" during a press conference ahead of Thursday's Nations League fixture against Croatia. The Bayern Munich forward, who scored just 79 seconds into his international debut at age 21, is set to become his country's record appearance maker in the upcoming match.
Journalists applauded the striker as he entered the media briefing, where he revealed that he is currently experiencing the best period of his career. While the France Football award recognized him as the world's best player for the 2025/26 season, Kane was notably absent from the FIFPro World 11. That selection was determined by a vote of more than 26,000 professional players from 75 countries.
Having secured individual honors, Kane stated that his primary focus has now shifted toward winning major team trophies. He expressed his gratitude for his current form and his excitement at reuniting with his international teammates following his recent success in Paris.