Harry Kane Makes Knighthood Admission as He Sets Out Demand for Name Change
- Harry Kane became the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or in 25 years on Monday night, marking a historic achievement for the Bayern Munich striker following a remarkable 73-goal season.
- Speaking after Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal victory on Wednesday, Kane said he would be "proud" to receive a knighthood, though he admitted being called "Sir" would feel weird.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated Kane has given "an enormous amount to English football," while his office noted the nation is "incredibly proud" but declined to pre-empt the official honours process.
- Kane rested during Bayern Munich's 6-1 DFB-Pokal win against Magdeburg on Wednesday, saying it was nice to "feel at home" after describing the previous 48 hours as a "whirlwind."
- Bookmaker William Hill offers 3-1 odds for Kane to be knighted by 2030, while the striker expressed hope for "another trophy to celebrate with England before too long.
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