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

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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...

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