"A brilliant captain" – Prince William pays tribute to Harry Kane after Ballon d'Or win
Harry Kane received congratulations from none other than Prince William after winning the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.
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Prince William has congratulated Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich striker won the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.
In his message, the 44-year-old Prince of Wales praised the England skipper for both his footballing ability and his leadership qualities.
“Huge congratulations to Harry Kane on winning the Ballon d'Or. What a fantastic achievement and so deserved,” Prince William said.
“A brilliant captain, a remarkable player and someone who has given football fans across the world so many unforgettable moments,” he added.
Kane is England’s all-time leading goalscorer, having netted 91 times in 125 appearances for the Three Lions.
